Pima cotton
It has a very long life span
It’s extremely soft and durable
It’s hypoallergenic and sensitive to the body’s temperature
Peru has optimal growing conditions for pima cotton
About Pima cotton
Pima cotton is classified as an “extra-long staple cotton,” a term that refers to the length of the individual cotton fibers. It’s considered to have extremely long fibers (1-3/8″ staple length).
It’s extremely soft and durable
while ordinary cotton fibers measure between 1/2″ to 3/4″. These longer, silkier fibers produce a luxuriously soft fabric that is also incredibly strong. It’s resistant to fraying, tearing, and wrinkling and is very absorbent.
It has a very long life span
Pima Cotton is claimed to have a 50% increased longevity in lifespan compared to regular cotton. Why? One reason is its resistance to pilling. With most types of cotton, pills (the tiny balls of tangled fiber ‘bobbles’) start to appear on clothing after around 10 washes. In contrast, pima cotton, due to its long fibers, hardly ever pills, which means that garments made from this textile stay wearable for years and years to come.
Peru has optimal growing conditions for pima cotton
Incredible fibers need incredible growing conditions. The northern coastal valleys of Peru are pima cotton’s ideal home. This is due to the region’s rich soil and perfect temperatures, which results in the cotton having an unbelievably soft hand and beautiful luster. In the light, this cotton appears silky and shiny
Northern Coastal Valleys
The northern coastal valleys of Peru are pima cotton’s ideal home. This is due to the region’s rich soil and perfect temperatures, which results in the cotton having an unbelievably soft hand and beautiful luster. In the light, this cotton appears silky and shiny.