Types of Cotton Threads

Cotton is a plant that produces a natural fiber often used in various items such as towels, sheets, curtains and clothing. There are many different types of cotton, but according to luxuryegyptiancotton.net, most cotton seen in today's marketplace are Egyptian cotton and Pima cotton.

Egyptian Cotton

Egyptian cotton comes from Egypt, and is often preferred over other types of cotton. According to touregypt.com, it is a long fiber cotton that is softer and stronger than many other types of cotton and is often more expensive. Egyptian cotton is often used in sheets because of its quality and softness. Although it is most often used in sheets, it can also be used to make bathrobes, towels and table linens.

Pima Cotton

Pima cotton is also known as Extra Long Staple or ELS cotton, and it is grown in the southwestern states of the United States as well as Australia and Peru. More than 90 percent of Pima cotton is sold outside of the United States, according to supimacotton.org. This type of cotton is used to make a variety of items such as clothing, sheets and towels.

French Terry Cotton

French terry cotton consists of flow, flat loops on one side of the fabric. Also, French terry is very stretchy compared with regular terry cloth. One of the most common ways to use French terry cotton is in bath robes because of its ability to absorb water, and it is occasionally used in towels. Another way to use French terry cotton is in baby clothes, especially in warm weather.

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is grown using methods that don't have an adverse impact on the environment. It is not treated with pesticides, and organic cotton farmers use beneficial insects and cultural practices to control pests. It is sold worldwide, and many apparel companies are using it to make clothing. It is used in everything from makeup removal pads and cotton puffs to clothing and home furnishings such as sheets and blankets, according to ota.com.

Bamboo Cotton

Bamboo cotton makes a very light fabric. The use of bamboo as a fabric has only been around since the 20th century. It is known to have the ability to wick away moisture from the skin, and according to bamboofabricstore.com, bamboo fabric has a cooling effect and is good to wear when active. Most bamboo fabrics are safe to wear right next to the skin without the chance of irritation.

References

• Luxury Egyptian Cotton
• Egyptian Cotton
• Pima Cotton