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Pima cotton
Peru is considered to be the birthplace of the Gossypium barbadense cotton variety, the precursor of Pima cotton. The name was coined after the Pima tribe who cultivated it in North America in the 1900s. Yet, Pima is a generic term used to refer to extra large staple (ELS) cotton. The original variety converted into Pima cotton returned to Peru in 1936.
This cotton has extraordinary length, fineness and softness that enables the production of a uniform and resistant yarn for the manufacture of fabrics demanded by the most discerning markets.
Properties
Peru is considered to be the birthplace of the Gossypium barbadense cotton variety, the precursor of Pima cotton. The name was coined after the Pima tribe who cultivated it in North America in the 1900s. Yet, Pima is a generic term used to refer to extra large staple (ELS) cotton. The original variety converted into Pima cotton returned to Peru in 1936.
This cotton has extraordinary length, fineness and softness that enables the production of a uniform and resistant yarn for the manufacture of fabrics demanded by the most discerning markets.
Properties
- High resistance
This thin and long fiber is up to fifty percent more resilient than most standard varieties of cotton.
This property renders the garments more durable, flexible and extraordinarily delicate. - Comfort
The fiber has an unsurpassed soft touch, which gives the fabric a precise drop, maximum brightness and freshness. - Hypoallergenic
Ideal for sensitive skin as the fabric does not contain residues of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. - Length
The extra-long staple length is between 38.10 to 41.27 mm, while other fibers only range between 20-32 mm.
