pima cotton - why dont more designers use it?

[daveylonghair82]

i think it is the best material to make polos and tees from, basically anything, its so soft and comfortable but i find it very difficult to find any designers who use it. why is this? can anyone shed some light on this?

thanks in advance

[axtsang]

I also agree that they are comfy as hell. So light and soft, perfect for hot summer days. However, although comfy, they don't last we long / retain the shape of the clothing itself over time after a few washes.

[VDSUPREME]

pima/supima/egyptian cotton. I NEED MORE OF THESE!

[bboysdontcryy]

I need more of yo undies.

[macuser3of5]

Pima cotton, while soft, is wimpy. I would not want a dress shirt or a pair of pants made from the stuff.

[MiniW]

some of my favorite tees are made of pima cotton, but i can only wear them around the house as the shape is all messed up from washing and there are some tiny nicks and holes in the shirts from every little snag (plus the fact they have nasty ass pit stains). Bottom line, I wouldn't pay more than $5-$10 for such a tee that while feels great, would become unwearable in public so soon.

[Obsession]

hi maybe it's good if we could name what designer uses pima cotton for their tees?

helmut lang?

[Morningstar]

Armani Exchange sells basic plain colored pima cotton tees w/ crew necks and v-necks:

http://www.armaniexchange.com/product/mens/tee+shirts/pima+crew+tee.do?asc=&sortby=&size=

http://www.armaniexchange.com/product/mens/tee+shirts/pima+v-neck+tee.do?asc=&sortby=&size=

[Bona Drag]

I also agree that they are comfy as hell. So light and soft, perfect for hot summer days. However, although comfy, they don't last we long / retain the shape of the clothing itself over time after a few washes.

does it make any difference if you wash it on delicate in one of those mesh bag thingies?

does it get bent out of shape like a cool, vintage-looking well-worn thing, or bent out of shape like sloppy?

p.s. adam+eve does pima

i have a couple pieces that have held their shape well so far, but haven't been subjected to much washing/'wear

i hope they don't end up all fucked up

[polishmike]

Armani Exchange sells basic plain colored pima cotton tees w/ crew necks and v-necks:

I get these v-necks on sale for like $18. They are pretty deep and I use them under some of my dress shirts.

[fndmybetterhalf]

all Sling and Stones denim is made of supima cotton. soft soft soft

[breams]

Lad Musician also uses pima cotton.

[mrip]

I think I have a few Uniqlo shirts that use pima cotton.

[appleisblack]

hmm i think its a very good material as well seriously...you guys like uniqlo?

fashion blog for jp labels:

tohideandseek.blogspot.com

[ruach]

What the hell do you guys do to your t-shirts that mess them up so badly? I have several of Lad Musician's pima t-shirts, all of which have been through multiple washes (delicate cold/hang dry, although some have also been accidentally washed on high or put in the dryer) and traveled in, and they remain perfectly wearable. I love pima cotton.

429 also makes pima t-shirts.

[likwidsix]

perhaps there are dif grades of pima cotton? because ive got this one pima polo that still feels super soft after a billion washes

[thelion1856]

Lad Musician online shop:

U/V neck hybrid pima shirt?

http://www.ladmusician.com/scb/shop/shop.cgi?No=558

[Morningstar]

What makes pima cotton soft is length of the fibers (just like cashmere). It is not the properties of the fiber/fabric that causing the problems people are talking about (losing shape, holes, etc), but more likely the gauge (thickness) of the fabric and/or any washing treatment the garment has gone through before you purchased it and/or afterwards.

[macuser3of5]

hi maybe it's good if we could name what designer uses pima cotton for their tees?

helmut lang?

He used either soft egyptian cotton or a thick jersey.

[beberthur]

Gap has nice Pima cotton v-neck sweaters. I don't know why others don't, but since Gap has some, it's certainly not because of the price...

[Morningstar]

Other brands do use pima cotton yarn for sweaters. For example Polo has pima cotton sweaters avaiable right now.

[Obsession]

how much does the [;ain blanks of pima cotton usually go for?