Cotton, hand-dyed

Description

Egyptian cotton is a high-quality type of cotton with relatively long fibers for this plant, usually around 30 mm, compared to standard cotton at about 22–27 mm. That extra length makes it softer, stronger, and more pleasant to spin than many other cotton varieties.

Experience level

Egyptian cotton spins finer and more evenly than short-staple cotton, but it’s still a smooth plant fiber without natural grip. This means it needs more twist and a bit more control than wool. While beginners can try it, it’s best suited for spinners with some experience, especially those wanting to explore plant-based fibers for the first time.

Which Spindle Works Best for Egyptian cotton?

Egyptian cotton can be spun on both a spindle and a spinning wheel. Because of its smoothness, a fast-spinning tool works best, such as a takhli spindle, a size 1 or 2 Turkish spindle, or a high-whorl spindle. On a spinning wheel, a high ratio (fast setting) is ideal to add enough twist.

Key Features

Additional Information

Our Egyptian cotton is carefully selected and hand-dyed in small batches. As a result, slight color variations may occur between batches. You will receive a product similar to the photos shown.

Please note that colors on your screen may differ slightly from the actual product.