Egyptian Cotton

Why is genuine Egyptian Cotton Bedlinen more expensive?

In the past people believed that Thread count and a label saying Cotton, was all they needed to know when buying a good quality sheet. This is not strictly true!

Egyptian cotton bedlinen is far superior to other cotton. Why?

The long fibre or staple of Egyptian cotton bedlinen means there is more continuous Cotton fibre to use when creating threads or yarns. Egyptian cotton yarn is smaller in diameter but stronger than other cotton. Smaller yarns equal more threads per inch, which creates a stronger cotton fabric that is extremely durable in comparison with other cotton. Thread count is the number of yarns woven into one square inch of fabric, generally the higher the thread count the better quality the cotton is.

The Homecottons company use 100% long staple Egyptian Cotton for their Egyptian Cotton bedlinen, which is grown on the Nile Delta. So called Egyptian Cotton is produced in other countries but it does not have the same growing conditions and is not hand picked. Mechanical harvesting can damage Egyptian Cotton fibres.

Egyptian Cotton bedding can withstand years of washing. Admittedly Egyptian cotton bedlinen can feel a bit harder than other Cotton sheets when first purchased, however don't be swayed by this because as Egyptian Cotton bedlinen is laundered it becomes softer with every wash. In comparison other cotton sheets begin to break down and pill over a short period of time and so become less soft. This is why Egyptian cotton bedlinen can last for many years. There is good reason why luxury hotels use this kind of Egyptian cotton bedlinen, not only is it high quality but it lasts too.

Egyptian cotton bedlinen is light and breathable, it allows air to flow which means whilst a person is sleeping their natural body heat can continue to be regulated in bed. Egyptian cotton bedlinen allows your body to breathe and will absorb any body moisture keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Other cottons and cotton blends have a tendency to trap air, which can result in an uncomfortable nights sleep. Some health care proffessionals say sleep problems are reaching epidemic proportions. However, even if you don't think you suffer from sleep problems, the fact that we spend a third of our lives in bed, isn't that worth the investment of genuine Egyptian cotton bedlinen?