: 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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At $18 for a towel, and $92 for a bundle made with 100% pima cotton, their price point is equally impressive.
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 May 2026
It’s made of pima cotton, which has longer fibers to create a silkier texture than traditional cotton.
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Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Most percale sheets are made with single-ply threads, which provides its signature crisp feel, and the pima cotton make up has longer fibers than regular cotton for a gentler feel on sensitive skin.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
The pima cotton the brand uses is incredibly soft, with the perfect density that keeps you cozy at night without overheating.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 May 2026
It’s made of pima cotton, which has longer fibers to create a silkier texture than traditional cotton.
—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Most percale sheets are made with single-ply threads, which provides its signature crisp feel, and the pima cotton make up has longer fibers than regular cotton for a gentler feel on sensitive skin.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
The pima cotton the brand uses is incredibly soft, with the perfect density that keeps you cozy at night without overheating.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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“Pima cotton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pima%20cotton. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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