Contents
Egyptian, Pima, Supima, organic – and what long staple really means.
From the flax stem to Belgian, French and Irish linen.
Percale, sateen, twill, jacquard, muslin – drawn thread by thread.
Thread count, fabric weight, staple length and other terms, minus the marketing.
Washing, drying, ironing, stains, storage.
Egypt, Belgium, France, Ireland, India, Portugal, Italy.
Egyptian clothing and textiles: cotton, linen, weaving and traditional dress.
An interactive comparison of eight materials.
A one-page profile of each main fabric.
Every article, in the order it was written.
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Last updated 12 October 2026.