By far the finest variety of cotton found anywhere in the world is organic Egyptian cotton. Because of the humid weather and rich soil around the Nile delta, it is possible to grow a remarkable cotton having especially long and delicate fibers. Cotton grown in Egypt typically has a staple length of over 2-1/4". This is twice the size of that found in generic cotton and 60% longer than Pima cotton. This allows it to be spun into ultra-fine yarns that are inherently silkier, softer, more lustrous and more durable than cotton grown anywhere else. For this reason, Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the finest table linens in the world. It is also a highly sought after material in clothing and bedding for its superior warmth and rich texture.

Growing and Harvesting

Abundant Earth's organic Egyptian cotton is grown according to strict organic guidelines for agriculture without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Only naturally produced compost is used as a fertilizing agent. Special growing methods employing no chemicals have been developed for the cotton. The cultivating of cotton without pesticides or insecticides ensures that the cotton remains 100% organic, protecting the health of those who purchase the cotton as well as the people working on the cotton fields. The Center of Organic Agriculture in Egypt regularly controls and certifies the cotton as genuinely "organic" once all the qualifying criterion have been met.

Ginning and Spinning

After the harvest, organic Egyptian cotton is brought to the ginning mill where the cotton seeds are carefully separated from the fibers. The cotton is washed, combed and pressed into big bales. Then it is spun in one of the most modern spinning mills in Egypt. Due to the stringent preparation steps of cleaning, mixing and combing, along with the careful spinning itself, an especially high quality of organic cotton yarn is achieved. A comparably high quality is reached in less than 5% of all yarn in the world.

Dying and Knitting

The organic Egyptian cotton yarn then goes through the dyeing and knitting process. Our organic cotton is not bleached. Some is left in the natural cream tone of the raw cotton and some is dyed. The dyeing of the cotton yarn is accomplished using metal-free colors, containing no harmful chemicals. The aim during the dyeing process is to use only such agents and processes as are environmentally sound and, at the same time, ensure the highest possible quality. The organic cotton is evenly dyed and should not fade out even after heavy use and many washes. The cotton yarn is handled with great care during the knitting or weaving process. All auxiliaries used must either be recyclable or biodegradable to at least 90%. Only natural starch, for instance, is used in the dyeing process.