Light, fluid and glossy hand of the totally sustainable and biodegradable fibre obtained from eucalyptus. Pleasant and comfortable in contact with the skin. Enzymatic treatment on the finished garment enhances softness and colour. Italian fabric.
Giza 45 is considered the “sovereign” of Egyptian cotton species. With its exceptional fineness and strong fibres, it is vital for achieving incredibly fine counts. Egyptian cotton has been known for its quality for centuries. The particular climate conditions, the fertility of the banks and delta area of the Nile make the district exceptional for the production of the world’s best cotton thanks to the unique natural factors. Giza 45 is “the monarch” of Egyptian cottons. In 1820 it was planted for the first time by order of Mohammed Ali Pasha, founder of modern Egypt. Indeed, he imported Sea Island and Brazilian cotton seeds because he was impressed by the wonderful fabrics produced with these raw materials in other countries. The best seeds in the world combined with an incomparable environment created the ideal conditions for obtaining the world’s finest cotton.
Giza 45 plants are grown in a small area east of the Nile Delta and represent 0.4% of Egypt’s total annual cotton production.
The carefully selected seeds are planted in March and generate a wonderful yellow bloom which then turns red before becoming cotton staple. Giza 45 cotton fibres are very long, at 35mm, with a uniformity index of 88.5%. What makes this cotton exceptional, however, is the average 2.95 fineness of its fibres, measured by micronaire, the best of Extra Long Staple cottons.
Despite this fineness, the resistance of Giza 45 fibres is high. Resistant fabrics are obtained from this extremely fine combination, offering an unusually soft, silky hand for the most precious garments in the world. |
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