pima cotton

noun

pi·ma cotton | \ˈpē-mə-,

Definition of pima cotton

: a cotton that produces fiber of exceptional strength and firmness and that was developed in the southwestern U.S. by selection and breeding of Egyptian cottons

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The contemporary updates are apparent in the fabrication of the pieces themselves; Ralph Lauren used updated pima cotton and performance technology to maintain a modern feel. — Christine Flammia, Esquire, "Ralph Lauren's New Throwback Collection Is a Polo Fanboy's Dream Come True," 19 Sep. 2017

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