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Pima cotton, also called extra long staple (ELS), is a type of cotton grown primarily in Peru, the southwestern United States and Australia. It is considered to be one of the superior blends of cotton and is extremely durable and absorbent.
Egyptian and American Pima will be the most readily available, while Sea Island cotton is well-known for being incredibly rare. Often, American Pima will be woven into fabrics of a slightly lower quality than Egyptian as it is not as clean of a fiber, despite having similar staple lengths.aking matters a bit confusing, there are trademarks filed around the names âSea Islandâ and âSupimaâ. Keep an eye out for âCertified Sea Island Cottonâ vs. âSea Island Qualityâ, as only the former will be authentic and itâs something we often see on the market.