Better Cotton in Egypt
WEBEgypt officially became a Better Cotton programme country in 2020 as part of the country’s renewed effort to grow more sustainable cotton and improve conditions for Egyptian cotton farmers. This followed the successful completion of a pilo t projec t in 2019.
What Is Egyptian Cotton? | The Strategist - New York Magazine
WEBMar 15, 2024 · Egyptian cotton is known to be one of the softest, most durable cottons in the world, thanks to its extra-long staple fibers. It’s these extra-long fibers that set it apart from regular cotton.
The End of Egyptian Cotton - The New Yorker
WEBFeb 27, 2020 · As the cotton trade made landowners and foreign traders rich, it impoverished countless Egyptians. Egyptian cotton continues to be picked by hand, to protect the cotton clumps from injury.
Egyptian Cotton | Where does our Egyptian Cotton come from?
WEBEgyptian Cotton comes from Egypt. Grown in the fertile Nile delta, the constant supply of nutrients and hot sunny weather produces a strong yet wonderfully soft product. The unique fibres can be tightly woven together to create a higher thread count. It holds a vivid dye wash after wash.
Egyptian Cotton: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Egypt’s White Gold
WEBMay 28, 2022 · The Lost Luxury Behind Egypt’s Cotton Industry. Egyptian cotton produces fibers that are far longer than other cotton variants. Known as extra-long staple (ELS) cotton. Unique and rich in quality, Egypt’s cotton earned the moniker of ‘white gold’.
Cotton production in Egypt - Wikipedia
WEBCotton production in Egypt was insignificant before the 1800s, but production increased drastically in the years preceding the beginning of the 20th century. The increase was influenced by historical events such as the American Civil War, which disrupted the supply of cotton from the United States. The Egyptian cotton market declined in the ...
The Better Cotton Initiative Launches in Egypt in collaboration …
WEBFrom the 2020-21 cotton season onwards, farmers in Egypt who participate in the BCI Programme may be eligible* to receive a licence to sell their cotton as ‘Better Cotton’.
Sustainability - Egyptian Cotton
WEBBy adopting these practices, Egyptian cotton farmers will be supported in reducing water consumption, decreasing chemical pesticide usage, and improving soil health, ultimately leading to more sustainable and resilient cotton production.
UNIDO’s Egyptian Cotton Project brings together key …
WEBAiming to advance competitiveness and demand by international markets, the Egyptian Cotton project prioritizes aspects of sustainability, inclusiveness and value addition of the Egyptian long staple and extra-long staple cotton value chain.
On World Cotton Day, Egypt says production increases by ... - Egypt …
WEBOct 7, 2021 · Celebrating World Cotton Day, which marks October 7, the Egyptian Cabinet said that cotton cultivation and production have seen an increase compared to the last year. The global cotton price and the high demand for it …