The History and Unparalleled Quality of Turkish Cotton
Similar to Egyptian cotton with extra-long fibers, this premium cotton is grown exclusively in the Turkish region. Turkish cotton towels are soft, luxurious and absorbent, but typically dry faster than Egyptian cotton because of their flat weave
Turkish cotton is a premium long-fiber cotton grown exclusively in the Aegean Region. Much like Egyptian cotton, the long fibers yield stronger and smoother threads than regular cotton. And also like Egyptian cotton, Turkish cotton becomes even softer and more comfortable over time.
Dating back to as early as the 7th century, what we know as “Turkish cotton” had already been used to create fabrics for clothing, rugs, and a variety of other items by locals. It proved to be an important product for their society and a cultural cornerstone. Currently, Turkey is responsible for approximately 40% of the world’s organic cotton, making them a global market powerhouse.
Due to the warm climate and rich soil, cultivators, today and in the early centuries, would find that there was plenty of the crop to go around. For centuries, much of the cotton produced in Turkey has been handwoven in local homes by artisans with weaving and looming techniques inherited from generations of expertise.
When the Roman Empire held power in the region, the Turkish towel or ‘ peshtemal’ became the signature fixture in “hammams” - public bathhouses inspired by the Roman baths of the era. Originally woven from linen or bamboo fibers, the cotton iteration proved remarkably absorbent, strong, and popular. This thin fabric was widely used for a variety of purposes--slowly earning it fame across the water.
Turkish cotton has proven the perfect fabric for bath towels. Turkish bath towels are crafted with care from the ancient cotton, which spins into strong and soft threads. Woven with a flat-weave, these threads produce a final product that is lightweight and possesses super absorbent properties. The final product is what we’ve come to know as Turkish bath towels.
This lightweight textile has earned a cult-like following around the world, due to its versatility, functionality, and style. In addition to this, Turkish towels are extremely durable and long-lasting when compared to your standard cotton towel.
Why Organic Cotton is the Best Choice for People With Allergies
Allergies cause all sorts of uncomfortable symptoms, which prevent suffers from routine activities. Itching, sneezing, coughing and a runny nose are just a few of the problems you might encounter while living with allergies.
Dander, pet hair, tiny dust mites, and seasonal pollen are all contributing factors to allergic reactions from the environment. Lunescape offers a fine selection of organic cotton, luxury cotton, and premium cotton bed and bath linens to keep you comfortable, help ease your suffering and to prevent allergy-related issues.
Our certified, pure organic cotton towels and bath linens are eco-friendly and are free of harmful chemicals and dyes. There is an anti-allergen barrier weave that protects the sheets against harmful allergens, which makes them the perfect choice for people who suffer from allergies, have sensitive skin, or are sensitive to chemicals.
The Many Benefits of Organic Cotton
There is a world of difference between regular and organic cotton. Anyone who has used organic cotton products will find it hard to return to regular cotton. The benefits of organic cotton don’t just stop at the quality of products. Since natural cottons are not chemically stripped of its natural wax, most weaves have a characteristic smoothness and weight.
Organic textiles are grown in controlled settings with no pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals. Only natural fertilizers are used and the soil and water are monitored. If a fiber is “certified organic” its growing conditions have been monitored and certified by an agency from one of the several organic trade associations worldwide. A fabric can be called organic as long as 95% of the fabric contains the organic fabric.
No toxic chemicals are used in the growing of organic cotton. It doesn't damage the soil, has less impact on the air, and uses 88% less water and 62% less energy. Conventional cotton uses about 16% of the world's insecticides and 7% of pesticides.
The purity of cotton fibers is judged from the way the cotton is picked. Cotton is either handpicked or machine picked. Organic cotton is completely handpicked, preserving the purity of every fiber and ensuring that no fiber is damaged in the process. Regular cotton is more in demand and supply, and is usually machine-picked to cope with the rush. This doesn’t maintain the purity of the fibers, and also damages cotton fibers in the picking process, leading to loss and wastage. Organic cotton products are softer than regular cotton because of the longer fibers. Being handpicked ensures these fibers don’t get weakened or broken, resulting in softer and more durable products.
The Longevity and Durability of Long-Staple Cotton
Organic cotton is cotton that is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards. Its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Importantly organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Instead, it combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote a good quality of life for all involved.
A longer staple means the fibers are longer and stronger, and so can be spun into long, very fine yarns that produce a smoother, softer feeling fabric that you can enjoy for many years. Short fibers mean a less durable, weaker, coarser fabric, with more exposed ends.