Most Used Cotton Types

Cotton clothing is very popular. Most people own some type of clothing, which is either made entirely of cotton or at least contains some cotton. This is a very comfortable material, and many people like to wear it. There are many different types of cotton that can be used for clothing which are not quite popular.Lets discuss the different types and usage

EGYPTIAN COTTON OR GIZA COTTON PIMA COTTON

The highest quality coton is pima cotton.This Cotton in Egypt is made from a plant called Gossypium barbadense or a plant called Gossypium hirsutum, which is another cotton plant. This cotton is picked by hand, not by machine. This ensures the highest level of purity because the fibers are not stressed, they remain straight and intact. These plants grow in the Nile Valley, an ideal climate for cotton cultivation. These plants provide extra long stacks or fibers that are very suitable for weaving. The length of these short fibers varies from one and a half inches to two and a half inches, almost twice that of other cotton fibers. Compared with other cottons, this is a huge advantage because it can spin them into very fine yarns to create soft, shiny, durable fabrics. This is just the beginning. This cotton has other advantages over other types of cotton, especially when used for bed sheets. This type of cotton is very absorbent and can make bright colors last longer. It is very durable, so the bed sheets last longer and become softer and more luxurious with every wash. When you buy new 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, they may feel a bit “hard” or not as soft as you expected​​. Every wash will change and you will be pleasantly surprised by the result. Another feature of bed sheets made of Egyptian cotton is that the fibers produce less fluff, so the pilling rate is almost zero. Last but not least, Egyptian cotton is a breathable material that keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter

AMERICAN COTTON TYPES

Three different types of cotton are grown in the United States. Two of them are long-staple black-seed cotton or island cotton varieties, which grow better on the east coast of the United States. The third variety is a short-staple cotton called Greenseed, which can be grown inland. It has been found that short-staple cotton is the least difficult to grow because it is a more resilient and productive plant. After the introduction of slaves in the South, cotton became more and more popular. The reason for its popularity as an industry is that growing and harvesting cotton is very labor-intensive, and slaves provide labor. As short-fiber cotton grows better and has lower production costs, the deep south has become a place for cotton cultivation. The invention of the cotton gin greatly reduced the tedious work and made cotton production easier and more profitable. Short-fiber cotton is becoming more and more popular, but it is indeed a poor quality cotton. It is used more and more because of its lower manufacturing cost and therefore lower purchase cost. In addition to lower production costs, short-staple cotton has no advantages over Egyptian

SUPIMA COTTON

Supima Cotton is basically a genetic cross between high-quality sea island (Georgia Island, USA) cotton and Egyptian cotton blend.
This new blend was first grown in Sakarton, Arizona, where the Pima Indians planted this new cotton and all field trials played an important role. Therefore, the name Pima was created for this new mixture. Over the years, better quality cotton has been developed and is called high-grade Pima cotton. It is difficult to say fine Pima cotton, even more so with product labeling. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the name is abbreviated as Supima.
Pima is a super long-staple cotton that is now grown in Peru, Australia, and other producing countries to meet global demand. Therefore, the product you are currently using may be made of Pima cotton instead of Subima cotton. Long-staple Supima cotton has higher quality and softness than other cotton

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton is cotton from non-GMO crops that does not use pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and will eventually enter the air, water, soil and food supply. Organic cotton production improves the biodiversity of the environment and promotes the balance of the ecosystem. All cotton sold in the United States in organic form must meet the special requirements for cotton cultivation established by the National Organic Program of the United States Department of Agriculture.
All organic cotton producers must meet the standards of the Organic Food Production Act of 1990, which is implemented by the National Organic Program.
The first organic cotton project was launched in Egypt in 1990. Today, natural cotton is grown in more than 22 countries. The main countries that successfully produce organic cotton are:
1. India
2. Turkey
3. China
4. Syria
5. Tanzania
6. United States
7. Uganda
8. Peru
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