For centuries, Egyptian cotton has been considered the best in the world. Nowadays the name doesn't tend to refer to where it is grown but instead the type of threads produced. But what makes Egyptian cotton different from the rest?

The main difference being that both regular cotton and Egyptian cotton come from different plants so their properties are never going to be the same.

Egyptian cotton is hand picked so puts less stress on the fibers, leaving them straight and intact. These fibers can be made longer to create very fine yarns which make it possible to make yarns without sacrificing the length, giving stronger and softer cotton, unlike regular cotton which has more splices.

Since pure Egyptian cotton consists of finer threads, they can be woven into each square inch and produce a finer and more consistent finish, ending up as a softer and more flexible fabric. As well as this, since they've not been picked by machines the fibers are stronger and more resistant to stress.

IS IT WORTH CHOOSING EGYPTIAN COTTON?

Fabrics made of Egyptian Cotton are softer, finer and last longer than any other cotton. So yes. Egyptian cotton are worth putting the slight extra bit of money into. Since finer yarns mean a higher thread count, the weave of the fabric is significantly stronger and lasts a lot longer than regular cotton. It's always worth noticing the thread count when choosing which to buy; the higher the thread count, the higher the quality,  the more durable and softer your bed sheets.

It is also said that Egyptian cotton is better for those who struggle to sleep, this being because the fabric is more porous therefore air can pass through - avoiding that stuffy feeling at night.