Cotton comes from the family Gossypium, and the species hirsutum is the most common. If a garment is labeled "100% cotton", you usually get hirsutum. This species accounts for approximately 90% of the world's production.
Dress shirts in 100% cotton
The finest cotton comes from the species barbadense (only about 8% of world production), which produces extra-long fibres that can be spun into finer yarns and woven into high-quality fabrics.
You probably recognize barbadense cotton by its more common names, Egyptian (Giza) cotton, Pima cotton (grown in North and South America), Sea Island (grown in the Caribbean), and a few others.
Egyptian cotton, or Giza cotton, is the best-known cotton from the species barbadense. It is known for its long fibres (around 30 mm+) and is woven into especially soft, wrinkle-resistant shirt fabrics.
Premium dress shirts in Egyptian Cotton
Our fabric family Savile Row is woven from Pima cotton and offers excellent value. Pima grows in North and South America and is not as widely known as its Egyptian cousin. It has similar fibre lengths and fine qualities, making it well suited to shirt fabrics.
Sea Island is one of the most exclusive cotton qualities available. It is known for its exceptionally long fibers, measuring 50-60 mm. This cotton is grown in limited quantities around Barbados in the Caribbean, which makes Sea Island cotton fabrics rare and expensive.
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