what is the difference in pima cotton and egyptian cotton. what is the best of the two and why?
I like nice sheets. But all the 100% cotton sheets that I can find are sateen and I am tired of these. My mother used to buy a nice set of 100% cotton at JC Penneys years ago. They were really crinkly. But they were cool in the summer and warm in the winter and I cannot find them anymore.
Egyptian cotton
Considered the best cotton in the world. Cultivated mainly in the Nile River Valley in Egypt, this grade of cotton boasts the longest and strongest fibers. Used in high-end towels and linens.
Pima cotton
One of the best grades of cotton in the world, ranked right behind Egyptian and Supima cotton. It features long, luxurious fibers used in high-end towels, sheets and more. Grown in the southwest United States and Peru. Learn more at www.babyalpima.com
Supima®
Grown and trademarked only by members of the Supima Association of America. Made of 100% American Pima cotton. Strong and soft. Rivals Egyptian cotton as the second softest cotton in the world.
Sateen
A type of fabric weave that creates a soft, smooth, lustrous surface. This finish is usually added to fabrics like cotton in products like shirts, sheets, draperies and upholstery.
Jesse Spencer – Sheets of Egyptian Cotton
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