Egyptian cotton
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Egyptian cotton
First recorded in 1875–80
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After all Kanye's Nike sneaker instantly sold out and was a pioneer in the birth of the sneaker resale market, and his APC collaboration did the same, selling an Egyptian cotton T-shirt for 100 bucks.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2023
Our percale is made from 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton and is garment-washed for a soft texture and casual appearance.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2020
Only we knew mum’s idiosyncrasies, her need for Egyptian cotton bedsheets, a clean house, and cappuccinos that she always pronounces “car-pacino”.
From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2020
Egyptian cotton, microfiber, silk — a good robe, you have to start with what kind of fabric it is.
From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2019
He could reimburse the government for all the people and property he had destroyed and still have enough money left over to continue buying Egyptian cotton.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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