EgyptiskPima
EgyptiskPima refers to long-staple cotton associated with Egypt, commonly marketed as Egyptian cotton in the textile industry. In scientific terms, it falls under the species Gossypium barbadense, a cotton group known for fibers longer and finer than typical upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). The designation is both a botanical classification and a trade name used to signal high fiber quality.
Historically, Egypt has grown long-staple cotton in the Nile Delta and surrounding regions, where warm temperatures
Fiber properties commonly associated with EgyptianPima include a long, strong, and smooth fiber, which can yield
In market terms, EgyptianPima is part of the broader category of Pima cotton (G. barbadense) and is