Pima cotton

American  

noun

(often lowercase)

1. a variety of fine cotton developed from Egyptian cotton, produced in the southwestern U.S., used chiefly in the manufacture of shirts, ties, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of Pima cotton

1935–40, after Pima Co., Arizona

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• Pima cotton vs. Egyptian cotton

Example Sentences

Upland cotton is shorter and coarser than its more famous cousin, Pima cotton.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

“Some of that land has gone to garlic and Pima cotton; the rest of it has gone fallow,” he said.

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022

It's made with Peruvian Pima cotton yarn and French terry that can be worn dressed up but feels like your favorite sweatshirt.

From Golf Digest • Feb. 8, 2019

The top of a high-end Kluft mattress might include a layer of Belgian spun Pima cotton jacquard, a special form of cotton that accounts for just 3% of all U.S. production.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2015

Don’t go looking for long underwear or cashmere–just make way for Pima cotton.

From Forbes • Feb. 28, 2015