Most Egyptian Cotton Is Fake. Here’s Why The Real Thing Is So Expensive | Business Insider

Sheets made with Egyptian cotton can cost over $900 — but not all cotton is created equal. Many products use the term “Egyptian cotton,” but experts say there isn’t enough Egyptian cotton grown to actually make all of the products that claim to use it. A lot of the Egyptian cotton you see online may be fake. The highest-quality Egyptian cotton is called “extra-long staple.” The fibers are longer, resulting in softer, more durable fabrics. 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Growing Cotton In The Nile River Delta 01:36 - Picking Cotton By Hand 02:06 - Extra-Long Staple Cotton Vs. Upland 03:18 - Fake Egyptian Cotton Pulled From Stores 04:19 - Processing Cotton 05:04 - Winding And Spinning Cotton Strands 06:12 - Weaving Cotton 06:55 - Creating Products From Egyptian Cotton 07:44 - The Price Of Egyptian Cotton 08:50 - The Future Of The Cotton Industry 09:53 - How To Buy Real Egyptian Cotton 10:23 - Credits WATCH MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: 10 African Businesses Making The World’s Most Expensive Products | So Expensive | Business Insider It Takes A Team Of 70 To Make Hot Air Balloons Safe. Here Is Why They’re So Expensive 11 Of The Most Dangerous And Expensive Mining Expeditions In The World | So Expensive ------------------------------------------------------ #Egyptiancotton #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: @businessinsider Most Egyptian Cotton Is Fake. Here’s Why The Real Thing Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider