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Glossary

What is Extra-long staple cotton?

Unusually long-staple cotton (such as Egyptian or Pima), pricier than standard cotton and not needed for every product.

This term in other languages

Arabicقطن طويل التيلة الممتاز
FrenchCoton à fibres extra-longues
TurkishEkstra uzun elyaflı pamuk

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How fibre length, fineness and strength affect the yarn and fabric made from it

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