Egyptian
Cotton
Fabric
Egyptian cotton is a guarantee of high quality and luxury, it is considered the best in the world. Egyptian cotton is graded by thread count, the number of threads woven into one square inch of fabric. This number adds up the threads woven horizontally (“weft”) and vertically (“warp”). Always look for above 200 thread counts for high quality bedding. Above 200 T/C it is only a matter of personal taste and budget. When you shop for Egyptian cotton the very best is the fabric that has been woven in Italy and be sure the label notes 100% Egyptian cotton.
Mainly for bedding there are two different
fabrics made of Egyptian cotton: