Egyptian Cotton has a History of Quality

Egyptian cotton is a made from a type of extra-long staple cotton that is grown in Egypt. There are many types of long staple cotton, but few are as luxurious as Egyptian cotton, also called Egyptian Giza. Even at lower thread counts, the softness is still greater than that of higher thread counts made from regular cotton. There is a long and storied history behind Egyptian cotton, which changed the face of Egypt forever.

Egyptian cotton comes from the plant gossypium barbadense, which has longer threads than most cotton and produces softer fibers than those of other cotton. The plant was grown for centuries in the Egyptian delta, but it wasn't until a Frenchman by the name of Jumel came to town that it was turned into the product we know today. Jumel convinced the Egyptian government to begin the widespread planting and harvesting of the plant in 1822 and sold the resulting cotton for a fixed price. The Europeans soon took notice of the luxurious material and began buying as well.

By the mid-1800s, Egyptians were borrowing money from European banks to further produce the cotton and though the interest rates were high, the cotton sold at a price that kept them afloat. The introduction of the roller gin and credit to Egypt's struggling economy helped improve the life of many Egyptians.

Today, many luxury bed linen makers use Egyptian cotton because it is so soft and durable; the length of the threads ensures that anything made with them is strong and will last a long time.

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