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#1 2008-07-20 15:18:57

maximus
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Egyptian cotton

Is Egyptian cotton really that much better than other cottons? I see a lot of shirts boasting about the use of "Egyptian" cotton. What is the hoop la?


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#2 2008-07-20 16:17:59

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Re: Egyptian cotton

Last edited by formby (2008-07-20 16:22:25)


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#3 2008-07-20 21:31:21

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Re: Egyptian cotton

I undertand that Sudan, Egypt's neighbor, also produces excellent quality cotton.

 

#4 2008-07-21 16:36:13

maximus
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Re: Egyptian cotton

Thanks for those useful replies.

What about Acorn Grassmere? Is that Sea Island cotton?


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#5 2008-07-22 08:31:07

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