The first Egyptian Cotton™ was initially cultivated by the Frenchman Monsieur Jumel. After discovering some abandoned cotton plants languishing in a beautiful garden in Cairo, he saw a fantastic opportunity. Through experimentation, he created a luxurious, extra-long staple cotton. The ruler of Egypt at that time was overwhelmed by the results, and soon Egyptian Cotton™ flourished.

The chaos of the American Civil War led some Europeans to desperately buy Egyptian Cotton™ as they rushed to keep their factories running. Prices soared across the global market, solidifying the reputation of Egyptian Cotton™.

As Egyptian Cotton™ began to make a name for itself, demand skyrocketed. From exporting only 596,000 cantars of cotton in 1861, Egypt doubled its production to nearly 1.3 million cantars in 1863, reaching 2 million cantars in 1865.

The construction of the Suez Canal took many years, but its impact was revolutionary. Ships could travel around the world much faster, naturally leading to increased interest in Egyptian Cotton™.

With the construction of the impressive Aswan High Dam, the annual flooding of the Nile River was finally controlled. Thanks to its fertile soil, Egyptian Cotton™ could be cultivated in even larger quantities.

A new Egyptian Cotton™ trademark was launched to help consumers distinguish between genuine Egyptian Cotton™ and any low-quality imitations with fake labels.

The Ministry of Industry and Foreign Trade of Egypt established a non-profit association, “Cotton Egypt,” to oversee and promote the use of Egyptian Cotton™. Among its tasks are promoting the benefits of Egyptian Cotton™, licensing genuine manufacturers, and educating consumers about the history of Egyptian Cotton™.

Egyptian cotton is preferred worldwide because it is a long-staple cotton that makes it softer and more durable for many years.