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.

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.

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 ...

With cotton being a major crop for Bamberg County, it's no surprise that Olar native Arthur Wilbur Brabham found himself experimenting with the plant. Brabham's work was acknowledged in a New York ...

With over 40,000 ratings, Thread Spread Egyptian cotton sheets are one of the best options available on Amazon. They come in 20 different colors, feature 16-inch deep pockets, a 1000 thread count ...

I f you were to walk into the bedding aisle, close your eyes, and pick something out, there's a good chance it would be made of cotton — that's how common cotton bedsheets are. But whether your ...

If you’re searching for the best Egyptian-cotton sheets, you’re probably looking for the wrong thing. Here’s what you need to know about good-quality sheets.

Simple Luxury Superior Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set, From $40 (was $128) at Wayfair. Courtesy of Wayfair. If you've never experienced Egyptian cotton sheets for yourself, then you've been missing out.

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.

Egyptian cotton in peril as exports slide. Deya Abaza, Wednesday 15 Jun 2016. A farmer picks cotton on a farm in Qaha (Reuters) Related . Egypt sets price for local cotton and corn crop ...