Egyptian cotton bed in a bag sets have been wildly growing in popularity over the last few years. What is the reasoning for this? What makes this type of cotton such a sought after material in bedding fabrics?

There has been much talk lately about why Egyptian cotton sheets is so much better than cotton which is grown from other parts of the world. Isn't any cotton just cotton?

When manufacturers are weaving cotton into yarn and threads they need continuous lengths of fiber to create it. Egyptian cotton has extra long fibers or extra-long staple (ELS) as it is commonly referred to. This extra-long staple cotton makes a stronger yet softer yarn which in turn makes a stronger and softer final product.

Cotton that is grown from other parts in the world make less soft material because they are short staple cotton. Although, the second most comfortable cotton next to Egyptian cotton is the US grown Supima cotton. It has slightly shorter fibers than the Egyptian grown counterpart but can produce a cheaper alternative to the real thing.

If you are looking to get an Egyptian cotton bed in a bag set you may be a little thrown off by the prices you see. Since these bedding sets are of the highest quality and comfort they also have a high price tag when you shop around for them in stores.

The next time you go out to find the perfect bedding set for your home remember what factors into its comfort. Although thread count does play a role in how soft a material will be, manufacturers inflate the numbers by weaving multiple ply's together giving inaccurate readings on how soft the actual fabric will be. The better way to search for and know you will get the best bedding set is by looking for the term "ELS" and making sure the cotton it is grown from comes from Egypt.



Egyptian Cotton Sheets