What is Fibre and staple length?

Regular cotton, long-staple (Pima/Egyptian/Supima), cotton-poly blend, microfibre, linen.

Short answer

'Cotton-rich' or 'cotton feel' means blended. Microfibre is polyester — cheap, hot, and static in dry weather.

Fibre and staple length when buying a bed sheet

Regular cotton, long-staple (Pima/Egyptian/Supima), cotton-poly blend, microfibre, linen.

Why it matters: Long-staple cotton is cooler, softer with washing and pills less. Polyester traps heat.

Look for: 'Cotton-rich' or 'cotton feel' means blended. Microfibre is polyester — cheap, hot, and static in dry weather.

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