Is Egyptian cotton better for sheets?

It’s no secret that Egyptian cotton is often considered the gold standard for bed sheets. Long-staple Egyptian cotton is finer, softer, and stronger than any other cotton in the world—hence why it’s locally known as “white gold.” Its extra-long strands allow for the creation of thinner, silkier yarns, which are more resistant to breakage, fraying, pilling, and wrinkling, creating the softest sheets that are still easy to care for.

Having durable sheets means that your set will last longer, saving you money in the long run while also reducing waste. Plus, 100% cotton sheets with no synthetic materials will biodegrade at the end of their lifecycle, making them your top choice for greener sheets—or green sheets, for that matter.

What’s the deal with long-staple cotton sheets?

When it comes to cotton fibers, the longer the staple, the higher the quality. Yet 90% of cotton products globally are made with short or medium staple upland cotton. The remaining 10% is made up of the aforementioned Egyptian cotton, Pima cotton or Supima cotton. For our bedding, we only use 100% extra-long-staple cotton grown in Egypt.

You should be wary of cotton sheets that don’t specify whether the cotton used is long-staple, as this usually implies the use of lower quality, shorter staple cotton fibers, even if grown in Egypt. A shorter staple leads to more fibres poking out of the surface of the yarn, creating a rougher texture that can irritate your skin and is more prone to breakage.