On 8/25/2018 9:20 PM, Logan MacEwens wrote:
On 25/08/2018 @ 18:04:05, Meanie wrote:

https://www.pimacott.com/blog/egypti...the-difference

Here is what that web site says.

There are three different species of cotton.
The most common type is Upland cotton comprising nearly 90%.
The remaining 10% is Egyptian cotton and pima cotton.
Egyptian and pima cotton are "extra-long staple cottons".
That's a term that refers to the length of the individual cotton fibers.
These longer silkier fibers produce a luxuriously soft fabric.
It's incredibly strong.
It's resistant to fraying, tearing, pilling, wrinkling, and fading.
Egyptian & pima cotton have the same scientific name gossypium barbadense.
Pima cotton is primarily grown in the United States.
Egyptian cotton thrives in the hot dry climate of the Nile River Valley.
A recent test revealed 89% of cottons sold as Egyptian or pima aren't pure.
Egyptian cotton is especially troublesome.
Any cotton grown in Egypt can technically be labeled "Egyptian cotton".
Anything labeled "100% cotton" is likely Upland cotton.


That is correct and mercerized cotton has been treated with caustic to
improve strength and shrinkage.

The higher thread count means that the yarn used is finer and sheets
will feel softer.