Our Materials

Our namesake fibre and the root of our brand: long-staple Egyptian cotton. From day one, we’ve sourced our cotton directly from smallholder family-run farms in the Nile Delta and Faiyum, Egypt, where the nutrient-rich soil creates the perfect environment for cotton growth.

Linen is one of the oldest known textiles in the world, with strong ties to Ancient Egyptian civilization. Known for its moisture-wicking ability, linen has wide, lengthy, hollow fibres, which allow linen sheets to absorb up to 20% of their weight in moisture before feeling damp.

These loosely woven natural fibres are also what keep linen so breathable. They allow air to pass through and not stick to your skin, keeping you cool and dry during the hottest of temperatures.

The yarn we use for all of our Fine Knit pieces, created from a mix of certified cotton fibres and pre-consumer clippings. In other words: production waste from weaving and knitting companies. The production process to create an ECOTEC yarn emits 46.6% fewer greenhouses gasses, expels 46.9% less energy, and uses 61.6% less water.

We’re committed to using environmentally-safe materials to transport all our pieces from their first to their final step. From our farms to factories, to our stores and finally your closet, our materials and products move through 15 packaging components, 14 of which are currently plastic-free.

When you make an order, your pieces are delivered to you in a recycled and recyclable cardboard mailer, with a complimentary sustainably crafted tote, so you can carry Kotn with you daily.