If you are reading this article you are evidently interested in Egyptian cotton. Shouldn't you have the same interest in California cotton or Mississippi cotton? Does it really matter where cotton comes from? The answer is a definite and emphatic yes.
Egyptian cotton is raised in what would seem to be the Eden for cotton growing. The heat, rich soil, and humidity along the Nile river affords the perfect condition for cultivating this greatest of all textile plants. Because of the high quality of this cotton, it has become a favorite import for fine textiles worldwide.
Cotton Bedding Sets
Egyptian cotton is generally superior because of the length of its fibers called "staples." The Egyptian staples average between 1 and ½ inches to 2 and ¼ inches long, making them about twice the length of other cotton. This enables Egyptian yarn to be woven finer than the competition which increases the softness, luxuriousness, and high quality of the final product, whether speaking of bed sheets, towels, duvets, curtains or other cotton fabric.
Another reason Egyptian cotton is deemed superior is its absorbent characteristics. It rates extremely high in the ability to absorb liquid making it an ideal dying receptacle. It not only dyes brilliant colors but holds the hues without fading longer than inferior strains.
The only competition in quality comes from the Pima Indian Reservation in Arizona. The quality of this cotton and the staple length is comparable - in fact there is an ongoing debate about which cotton fiber is better -- Egyptian or Pima -- with the Egyptian seemingly getting a few more votes. At any rate, the consumer opting for Egyptian cotton cannot go wrong.
Grading of Egyptian cotton is based on thread count per inch of fabric -- the number of threads woven width and length into an inch of the same. A good numbered thread count generally ranges from 200 to 1600, the higher the number the more expensive the cloth.
As you could expect, because of the popularity of Egyptian cotton linen, the consumer has a multitude of merchants available to take his money. In my search I have found three that are particularly noteworthy
Egyptian Cotton Sheets
Egyptian Cotton Sheets is a family run business that started when they recognized the superior quality of Egyptian cotton to combat allergies. Before they began using this particular cotton some of the family members would wake up with rashes and itching at regular intervals. They found that these symptoms ceased with the use of Egyptian cotton bedding and so the family business was born.
This company deals with the higher end thread counts only, its least thread count is 800 and the top count is 1500. They also carry the full range of products. Their price is also very competitive but they are a little stricter on their return policy. The customer has 30 days to return the product but only if the color is wrong and the sheets are still in the plastic case or in case of factory defect.
The price range for their sheet sets which include top and bottom fitted sheet with 2 pillow cases are as follows: the 800 thread count only comes in full size and in gold color only and is priced at .00; and a 1500 thread count king size set in white runs 9.00. Shipping charges are not included.
Smart Bargains
This is my top choice for several reasons but the foremost is simply the price for quality ratio. As with most of their other products, they offer a wide range of quality choices both for the bargain hunter as well as those interested in quality as opposed to price. Their Egyptian cotton ranges in thread count from 300 to 1500 and the price range for a set of 300 thread count king size, single ply white sheets is .99 and the same pair with a 1500 thread count would be 9.98.
Smart Bargains carries the entire range of Egyptian cotton lines and cloth including duvet blankets, pillow cases, towels, comforters and curtains. They boast of having more than 3 million satisfied clients from their 10 year history in business so they are not a new fellow on the block. The following are some other advantages of shopping at Smart Bargains:
o Free shipping;
o Another 10% discount for additional site wide orders;
o 5 star rated customer service;
o And a 30 day return policy.
High Thread Count Bed Sheets
This company is the high end merchant of the trio. They base their higher cost on the use of organic grown Egyptian cotton only as well as the heirloom quality of the finished fabric. It seems their favorite manufacturers are Italian and they carry a wide choice of these. They also affirm that their many years of industry experience enables them to do business with the only the best luxury linen manufacturers in the world. The handcrafted sheets offered by High Thread Count Bed Sheets is constructed only by the most skilled craftsmen representing generations of revered artisans.
High Thread Count considers their sheets to be investments rather than mere practical items that appear on mattresses. By purchasing such luxury sheets, they opine, the decor of any home is enhanced and will bring the home owner into the same high ether of those whose linens of such rare quality that they are usually only found in elite and high end boutiques. They also carry a full range of other Egyptian cotton products including duvets, curtains, towels and comforters.
As their name implies, they deal mostly with high thread counts. The prices are a bit higher but may be just the flavor desired for aristocratic taste buds. They do include (almost blushingly) a low end product that is a 400 thread count set - the price of a white king would fetch 9.99. Their high end product is a 1500 thread count set - the purchase price of a king size set of white bedding would run you 9.00. Shipping is free on orders totaling 0.00 or above.
High Thread Count Bed Sheets' return policy is somewhat convoluted. Since they carry a great deal of Italian made products, these cannot be returned unless authorization is given by the manufacturer. All in house stock can be returned within 10 days of purchase if unopened and the purchaser can show that the company made a mistake in color. Otherwise, customer satisfaction is guaranteed :-)
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