What is Pima Cotton and Supima Cotton?

 

 



Pima Cotton

Pima cotton is a higher-end type of cotton with a longer fiber than conventional cotton or regular cotton. It has a reputation for producing a smooth fabric that’s soft to the touch, wrinkle-resistant, and ultra-durable.

Pima cotton fabric comes out softer and more durable than if it were made from shorter staple cotton.


Where is Pima Cotton Grown?

  • The southwestern regions of the United States
  • Australia
  • Peru


Supima Cotton

The word “Supima” means superior Pima. What makes Supima unique to other cotton is the extra-long staple fiber that gives the cotton its premium properties such as Strength, Softness, and Color retention.

Supima cotton is a type Pima cotton that has received a trade-marked (brand name) by American Supima Association (ASA). All Supima are Pima but all Pima are not supima.



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