Yasmine Al-Sayyad writes about the Egyptian cotton industry, which has experienced a number of setbacks in recent years owing to lax oversight following political upheaval and to climate change.

In the first quarter of 2025, the company exported over 800 tons of cotton seeds to Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan.

Exports of world-famous Egyptian cotton have dropped sharply as years of neglect and recent government spending cuts have taken their toll. Exports dropped by almost a quarter in the first half of ...

Consequently the consumption of Egyptian cotton by England for the year 1863 had risen to 203,522 bales, against 113,000 bales in 1862, and hence there was an excess of 90,522 bales of Egyptian ...

The Egyptian government has appointed an official steering committee to safeguard the future of the Egyptian Cotton brand after several setbacks – including a scandal that saw cheap sheets passed off ...

Our bedding writer explains what Egyptian cotton is and where it comes from. Instead of looking at the origin of the cotton, consider the length of the cotton’s fiber.

Egyptian cotton, which since colonial times has been prized for its softness and durability, is often touted by stores that charge a premium for bed sheets or bath towels made with the material.

These are some of the most high-quality Egyptian cotton sheets to buy in 2024 from brands like Sferra, Matouk, and Parachute Home.