Giza 87 – extra long Egyptian cotton

Giza 87 is a precious Egyptian cotton cultivated exclusively in particular climatic conditions in the fertile region of the Nile delta. The fibre of the Giza 87 offer extraordinary and unique characteristics, the staple length is notably long (36mm with a uniformity index of 87.3%) with good elongation and strength equal to 44.60 g/tex.

The degree of brilliance of Giza 87, equal to an Rd of 74.8, is amongst the highest of all the Extra Long Staple Egyptian cottons, and guarantees a particular luminosity to the fabric.

The production process, from collection to weaving guarantees elimination of any potential contamination present in the raw material. The process includes cutting-edge technology during the spinning process, whereby the cotton passes in front of a camera that identifies polluted fibres, eliminating them through a powerful jet of air, in combination with a yarn clearing made during winding.