Cotton

Cotton is a naturally grown cellulose fibre. The processed material is very absorbent, skin-friendly and has a low allergy potential. The fibres are also heat-resistant, durable, easy-care and yet durable. The quality of the fibre is determined by its long staple length, the use of chemicals during cultivation and the type of selection during harvest. The finest quality is found in Egyptian Giza (Mako) cotton, Peruvian Pima cotton and Sea Island cotton. They are characterised by a particularly high long staple strength, manual selection and high yarn strength. The majority of the cotton is planted and harvested in China, USA and India. The high quality cotton varieties (Giza, Pima and Sea Island cotton) account for only 8% of world production.