Pima cotton

American  

noun

(often lowercase)

1. a variety of fine cotton developed from Egyptian cotton, produced in the southwestern U.S., used chiefly in the manufacture of shirts, ties, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of Pima cotton

1935–40, after Pima Co., Arizona

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• Pima cotton vs. Egyptian cotton

Example Sentences

“Some of that land has gone to garlic and Pima cotton; the rest of it has gone fallow,” he said.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022

Maisonette, which works with nearly 1,000 vendors, said the bulk of products facing delays had come out of Asia, along with Peru, where Pima cotton for baby apparel and pajamas is produced.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021

It's made with Peruvian Pima cotton yarn and French terry that can be worn dressed up but feels like your favorite sweatshirt.

From Golf Digest • Feb. 8, 2019

The top of a high-end Kluft mattress might include a layer of Belgian spun Pima cotton jacquard, a special form of cotton that accounts for just 3% of all U.S. production.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2015

Don’t go looking for long underwear or cashmere–just make way for Pima cotton.

From Forbes • Feb. 28, 2015