Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheet Sets – Some Facts
Egyptian cotton has not gained such a reputation without reason. Egyptian cotton “is” the world’s finest cotton and the following characteristics are what sets Egyptian cotton apart from other natural fibers:
The length of the fiber makes it possible to make the finest of yarns without sacrificing the strength of the yarn
The strength of the fiber makes fabrics more solid and more resistant to stress
Its ability to absorb liquids gives fabrics made of Egyptian cotton deeper, brighter and more resistant colors
Its softness feels like nothing else in the world
Egyptian cotton is hand picked which guarantees the highest levels of purity. In addition, hand picking puts no stress on the fibers – as opposed to mechanical picking – leaving the fibers straight and intact.
All these factors have resulted in the Egyptian cotton being by far the best cotton in the world. Fabrics made of Egyptian Cotton are softer, finer and last longer than any other cotton in the world.
The Egyptian Cotton Logo™ (ECL) is a sign representing this superior quality. It is used on products made from 100% Egyptian Barbadense Cotton.
The Logo is licensed in Egypt to cotton growers that follow specific growing instructions complying with the ECL standards.
The Egyptian Cotton Logo™ is owned and marketed by Cotton Egypt™ and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Trade.
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