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Un design simple et unique : unie, rayure, ajouré, bourdon. Un tissage haut de gamme 120 fils minimum. Percale, satin, coton peigné ou égyptien. Notre sélection de taies d'oreiller pour un confort irréprochable, une tenue à long terme et un sommeil de qualité. Tous nos produits sont certifiés Oeko-Tex.
If your last stay in a five-star hotel left you with lasting memories, now might be the time to let yourself be charmed by the renowned Egyptian cotton offered by Cotton & Co. The Egyptian cotton for which our top-of-the-range pillowcases are renowned is one of the most expensive and precious fabrics in the world. But do you know why?
We spend around a third of our lives sleeping. Sleep is much more than a simple moment of relaxation. It regenerates our organs and our mind. It restores our balance and hydration levels. This is one of the reasons why natural fabrics such as cotton and linen are the best options for a pillowcase.
During the night, we lose water. The rubbing of our face and hair against the pillowcase causes creases in the fabric that collect some of our sweat. A nightmare for people with acne. The judicious choice of Egyptian cotton for your pillowcase is a good solution to two problems: water loss from fabrics and the risk of allergies. Thanks to its breathable properties, Egyptian cotton reduces perspiration.
Egyptian cotton was first exported to the United States during the 19ᵉ century by Muhammad Ali of Egypt, the governor of the Ottoman province of Egypt. From then on, its reputation spread around the world. Although the majority of Egyptian cotton fabrics continue to be produced in the land of the pyramids, other countries such as India and Sudan also make them.
Made from Gossypium Barbadense, also known as Creole cotton, Egyptian cotton is characterised by extremely long fibres. This fabric is made up of delicate, fine fibres. It meets extremely complex manufacturing requirements and represents only a tiny proportion of cotton production worldwide.
As mentioned earlier, the length of Egyptian cotton fibres gives it an undoubtedly durable character. This length is the reason why the fibre can be spun with such precision and quality. Despite its fineness, cotton is extremely resistant and does not lose its stability.
It also has a superior absorption capacity. Its fibre can absorb up to almost 20% of its own weight in moisture without feeling the slightest discomfort, compared with 7% to 10% for other fabrics. Absorbency is an essential criterion for a cotton pillowcase. This is because it has to absorb the perspiration we produce during the night, ensuring we get the best possible sleep.
While conventional cotton is harvested by machines that damage the plant, Egyptian cotton is picked by hand. The fibres are thus perfectly preserved, including from dirt, and can therefore contribute to the excellence of your top-of-the-range pillowcases when they are used.
Fibre length and yarn density are the two essential criteria for the perfection of a cotton fabric. They ensure comfort and durability. Yarn density refers to the number of warp and weft threads in a cotton fabric per cm². In order to obtain a high density, very fine and resistant yarns are selected. The "TC" mark on your Cotton & Co premium pillowcases indicates the density as follows:
Satin and percale refer to two different Egyptian cotton weaving techniques. However, they differ in the way they feel to the touch. The choice between these two options depends mainly on the desired effect. Percale is produced using a very strong weave. It's the ideal fabric if you tend to perspire at night. Cotton sateen, on the other hand, has a slightly shiny finish and is more suited to people looking for impeccable softness and cocooning.
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