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An Egyptian cotton towel is made from the long, silky threads of pima cotton. Pima cotton is known scientifically as Gossypium barbadense and generally as extra long staple cotton. While cotton originally came from Ancon, a site on the Peruvian coast, and was domesticated before 4200 BC, it has thrived in many places […]
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Linen is the product of the flax plant and one of the earliest products of civilization. Flax fibers produce a smooth and elegant finished fabric. In addition to its beauty, linen is strong. In fact, linen is the strongest vegetable fiber, with two to three times the strength of cotton. Furthermore, […]
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The luxury afforded by Egyptian cotton towels is a relatively new phenomenon. Historians wonder how much towels were even used prior to indoor plumbing and modern mechanized manufacturing techniques. The few towels that are found from relatively recent Victorian times are small and found with the wash basins that were used for grooming […]
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For those who enjoy a finer quality in their linen products, consider Italian bed linen. Not only does this type of bedding offer a finer perspective in terms of style and luxury, but it is also one of the most usable and durable products you will find available. Many of these products are […]
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