Friday, 30 July 2010
General Fabrics
Supima Cotton Supima Cotton
Supima Cotton is the world’s finest cotton. Each year over 115 million bales of cotton are produced around the world. Of this total harvest, less than 1% or approximately 700,000 bales are judged to be good enough to be eligible to carry the Supima name. Supima, short for Superior Pima, is renowned for its superior fiber length, strength and natural luster.

Supima Softness: Supima’s extra length creates softer, finer fabrics that have a more supple drape. The length also creates a more lustrous fabric surface less prone to pilling.

Supima Color: Supima uniformity in terms of fiber density and weight means that Supima absorbs dye at a more even rate that will produce more vibrant and lasting color in fabrics. Supima Durability: Supima’s strength adds durability and the ability to withstand the application of performance finishes, such as non-wrinkle and anti-microbial, that can significantly weaken fabric strength.

 
Tencel Pima Cotton
Pima Cotton is a type of cotton grown primarily in the United State's Southwest. It is considered to be one of the superior blends of cotton, and is extremely durable and absorbent. Pima cotton is named after the Pima Native Americans who first cultivated the plant in the US, but its origins date back to its cultivation in Egypt. Pima cotton is a little shorter than Egyptian cotton but still yields a thread that can be woven multiple times into a piece of fabric to create a dense, soft fabric.

One of the advantages of pima cotton is that the thickness of the cloth it weaves creates a very durable fabric. Those who market this cotton claim their products can last up to 50% longer than fabrics made from other forms of cotton. A disadvantage to pima cotton is that greater absorbency means stains are more readily formed. Some retailers who use pima in clothing now coat the cloth with an anti-stain guard.