pima cotton

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Definition of pima cotton in English English dictionary: 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 An excellent long staple variety grown in Arizona , New Mexico, Texas and California It is a cross between Sea Island Cotton and Egyptian Cotton with fiber length averaging 1 1/2" The "SuPima" certification mark is used only when the product is made entirely from Southwestern extra-long staple cotton grown by members of the SuPima Association of America; An extra long staple domestic cotton grown in the Southwest United States The consumer identifies Pima cotton with quality; A long staple cotton fiber from plants grown in the southwestern United States; One of the cottons that years ago helped to sound the death knell for Sea Island Cotton Pima is classed with the best of Arizona Cotton Of average staple, it is very tough, strong, smooth, and has the best of working properties; A type of cotton having longer fibers and more luster than most American cotton It was developed in the southwestern United States from a cross between Egyptian and upland cotton, and it was named for the Native American people who lived in the area and helped raise the cotton being developed