What is Supima® Cotton?

Written By Collin Ragan
 
 

Supima® Cotton:

Quality and Sustainability in a Nutshell

Supima® cotton, America’s premium long-staple fiber, blends luxury with eco-conscious practices. Here are the key facts about its quality and sustainability:

Unrivaled Quality

  • Exceptional Softness: Extra-long fibers (1.5 inches) create a silk-like feel, ideal for clothing and bedding.

  • Twice as Strong: Supima’s® durability ensures garments last years, resisting wear and tear.

  • Vibrant and Pill-Free: Holds dyes for lasting color and resists pilling, keeping fabrics smooth after 10+ washes.

  • Breathable Comfort: Naturally airy, perfect for all-day wear in any season.

    Sustainability Wins

  • Eco-Friendly Farming: Many Supima® growers use organic, non-toxic methods and handpicking to protect soil and biodiversity.

  • Water-Saving: U.S. cotton farmers, including Supima® producers, have cut irrigation use by 79% since 1980 with precision agriculture.

  • Less Waste: Durable Supima® reduces textile landfill contributions—unlike the 70 million tons of clothing discarded globally yearly.

  • Carbon Capture: Absorbs 5-6 million tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding climate goals.

  • Traceable: Certified by the American Supima Association, ensuring transparency from farm to fabric.

Supima’s® quality and sustainable practices make it a smart choice for a greener, longer-lasting wardrobe.

Sources:

  • Sewport, https://sewport.com/fabrics-directory/supima-cotton-fabric

  • The U.S. Sustainability Alliance, https://thesustainabilityalliance.us/fact-sheets/us-cotton-fact-sheet/

  • Geneva Environment Network, https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/resources/updates/sustainable-fashion/

 
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