Egyptian Cotton Fabric

i don't get it. why on earth would someone spend 50-100 bucks on bedding just because it's egyptian cotton instead of regular? isn't all bedding the same? please help insight a guy on this =D

No, it's not all the same.

Egyptian cotton (and other high-thread count bedding) are much, much softer and more luxurious than the lower-priced bedding available.

Has to do with the length of the fibers used in the weave of the cotton, but for practical purposes, the big difference is in the "feel" of the fabric.

Lots of people think it's totally worth it to blow big bucks on the pricier stuff, but I'm in the minority ... I actually PREFER the crisper, less soft feel of the cheaper ones!

2008-07-15 09:39:42 by waterbear1

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When I go there I really want to find some egyptian cotton tunics and shawls etc. I know there are a few fabric districts but I'm looking for a place that actually has clothing..traditional stuff like kaftans also. BTW...i will be staying in Giza.

There is a nice shop for shawls and pashminas, caftans also and tea shirts all made of cotton. It is called Funky cotton. It is located near the pyramids at the beginning of the road to Alexandria a few yards after you take a turn to the right going to Alexandria. It is after a famous restaurant called Khristo.
Mobaco at the Nile Hilton hotel and the Intercontinental hotel has cotton clothes but not caftans and tunics, it has tea shirts, skirts, blouses etc.

2007-06-22 08:55:14 by smarttmelanie

Price: $160.00 $64.99

100 percent Egyptian cotton in a 400-thread-count Sateen weave; 1-ply yarns
King set includes flat sheet, fitted sheet, and 2 King pillowcases; imported
Lustrous, understated sheen; 6-inch hem with detailing on flat sheet and pillowcases

I don't wash them too often and don't use fabric softener. They were a wedding gift, so I can't even return them.

They might not be what they are claimed to be.

2008-07-24 17:26:02 by Amy G

Price: $399.99 $68.99

ITALIAN 1200TC long-staple Egyptian Cotton 3 PC DUVET Set
This 3pc luxury bedding set is designed & crafted for the Rich and the Famous
Brand New & Factory Sealed in a Beautiful Zippered package.

I bought a fantastic Egyptian cotton duvet cover and a pair of pillow cases; they are luxuriously soft and a dream to sleep with.

For sometime now I have noticed the top of the cover has become noticeably discoloured. At first I thought it was the direct sunlight, I was correctly informed that the sun bleaches, so this would not be the culprit.

I wash it regularly with biological soap tablets and a 1/4 cup of white vinegar in place of fabric softener. I have a very good front loading washing machine too. I follow the care labels correctly also.

It could well be that it is just dirty, as it is the top of the duvet cover. I was hoping some one could give some ideas as to why it has changed colour, is it just a build up of dirt and if so why has it not been washed out?

The care label has the no bleach symbol, but does any one advise me to bleach and would it solve the problem? I thought this was the most likely solution.

I know there are many stain removing products on the market, but I am not sure comfortable I am with them. I don't leave stains and wash to make sure things stay clean in the first place.

Kindest regards,
claughton86

Here are some photos of my duvet cover:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26655062@N0 5/2765382330/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26655062@N0 5/2765377944/

Try using Napisan, you can use it in the washing machine. I think you may be better off when you have it bright again to wash it more often. I say this because I used to have a white bed valance and as they don't get washed so often as sheets etc. I noticed that the skirt bit was a noticeable yellowy colour compared with the centre (that was under the mattress). White, surprising, goes a bad colour from being exposed to the air. Weird I know but true.

2008-08-15 05:12:29 by claughton86

I was going to buy satin instead of silk because silk doesn't seem to last a long time. I've also heard that either of these can be sticky if you get a bit sweaty.

But then I heard about Egyptian cotton and Jersey Cotton. Also Bamboo (which is about half cotton and half bamboo). I saw a thread count of up to 1500 on Egyptian cotton.

Does anybody have experience with these fabrics?

I'm looking for a sexy sort of fabric.

They do have new microfiber sheets that are inexpensive and feel like satin or silk.

2008-10-27 12:10:59 by JoeIQ