: a cotton that produces fiber of exceptional strength and firmness and that was developed in the southwestern U.S. by selection and breeding of Egyptian cottons
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This nursing bra from Hatch is made for everyday wear with its soft pima cotton and spandex blend.
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Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
This pair of underwear from the popular maternity brand Hatch is made with pima cotton (which is known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and ultra-soft feel) and a bamboo viscose gusset that’s made to wick away moisture.
—Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Small tomato plants sprouted in tidy rows on one side of the road and pima cotton on the other.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
It’s designed with lightweight, wrinkle-resistant pima cotton, featuring a crew neck, long sleeves, and a hemline hitting at the hip.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023
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Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
This pair of underwear from the popular maternity brand Hatch is made with pima cotton (which is known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and ultra-soft feel) and a bamboo viscose gusset that’s made to wick away moisture.
—Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
Small tomato plants sprouted in tidy rows on one side of the road and pima cotton on the other.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
It’s designed with lightweight, wrinkle-resistant pima cotton, featuring a crew neck, long sleeves, and a hemline hitting at the hip.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023
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“Pima cotton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pima%20cotton. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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