What Are Egyptian Cotton Sheets?
Some of the most luxurious and highly prized bedroom accessories are made of Egyptian cotton. Understanding what Egyptian cotton is and why it is so special will help you make important home decorating and designing decisions. You can make your bedroom into an oasis of calm and comfort. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Cotton was first introduced to Egypt in 1822 by Muhammad Ali Pasha in an attempt to capture some of the lucrative cotton trade. During the American Civil War Egyptian cotton became the most popular and profitable crop exported from Egypt.
Texture
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Egyptian cotton is considered the strongest and softest cotton on the market today. Upscale towels, sheets, pillow cases and even clothing are made from it.
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Thread Count
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Egyptian cotton is also affected by the "thread count", the number of threads in a square inch. The more threads, the softer the sheets tend to be. Between two sheets with the same thread count, the Egyptian cotton sheet will generally be softer
Desirability
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Designers such as Martha Stewart prize Egyptian cotton and use it to differentiate their products from those of competitors. Because of its desirability, the price of Egyptian cotton is much higher than cotton from any other sources.
Benefit
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The benefit of using Egyptian cotton extends beyond the comfort and price prestige conferred by owning Egyptian cotton. Egyptian cotton is also considered more durable, making your investment last longer.
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