Cheap vs expensive cotton explained from @fineasjackson
The creator poses the question of why one 100% cotton t-shirt costs $10 while another costs $200. He explains that the label is misleading and breaks down the world of cotton into two types: common Upland cotton (short-staple) and rare Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton. The creator details how longer fibers result in softer, stronger, and more durable fabric, revealing the $200 shirt is made of premium Sea Island cotton. He concludes by recommending more accessible ELS cottons like Supima and Giza as high-quality alternatives.
Creator: @fineasjackson on Instagram
Transcript
So this t shirt costs $10 and this t shirt costs 200. They both say worse% cotton. So what's the difference? What are you actually paying for? And why can't you tell by just looking at the label? This is episode 10 of Chasing Best and today tier taking a look into the wonderful world of cotton. Here's the thing. The cotton world is basically split up into two empires. Upland cotton is the workhorse. It's the cotton that took over the planet because it's hardy, high yield rank can grow almost any
Topics: Fashion, Textiles, Manufacturing, Education
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