Not all cottons are created equal. As with coffee or cashmere or fine wine, grades and qualities of cotton vary. Peruvian pima cotton is prized the world over for its exceptional softness and brilliant lustre. It is the world's finest pima. This sought after fibre is a delight to the senses: one touch will change your perception of how soft a cotton can be. Perfect Growing Conditions
The silky lustre and buttery soft hand of Peruvian pima result from the ideal growing conditions in the northern coastal valleys where it is cultivated. There, the rich soil soaks up just the right amount of moisture at a near perfect equatorial temperature.
Harvested with Care
The harvesting of Peruvian pima cotton is done by hand—another important distinction. Industrial harvesting leaves in scratchy impurities which affect smoothness and create a yellowish cast. The careful hand harvesting of Peruvian pima cotton results in a brilliant white shade which takes beautifully to dyes.
Exceptional Quality and Ease
With any natural fibre, the longer and smoother the filament, the softer the hand. Because of its exceptional 1-3/8" staple length (ordinary cotton fibres measure 1/2" to 3/4"), Peruvian pima cotton is silky soft, durable, and highly resistant to pilling. Though luxurious, Peruvian pima cotton is a hard-wearing fibre that's easy to maintain and will serve you well for years to come.
Pima Cotton Highlights - ideal growing conditions of coastal Peru create the best quality pima cotton in the world
- due to its exceptional 1-3/8" staple length, Peruvian pima cotton is especially soft, durable, and highly resistant to pilling
- careful hand harvesting results in fibres without scratchy impurities and a brilliant white shade which dyes beautifully
- softer and more absorbent than other cottons
