FABRIC
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Egyptian
cotton: fine, lustrous, extra long staple cotton
that was originally grown in Egypt. This durable cotton
is made of extra long fibers, 1-1/4 to 2 inch staple.
These staples can be spun into extremely fine thread;
thus, the resulting fabric can be woven with more threads
per square inch. Egyptian cotton fabric has a distinct
luster and silky hand. The most durable cotton, it softens
wash by wash.
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