
introduction
Turkish cotton is one of the best types of cotton fabrics used in the world
Because of the high quality that characterizes it, and that made it preferable to be used in many textiles
Such as towels and clothes, due to its structure and wonderful structural nature
Turkish cotton structure
The excellent quality of Turkish cotton is due to its composition of solid cellulose chains
as well as its highly fibrous and crystalline structure
which makes it a very suitable raw fabric for making soft, light and skin-friendly towels and clothes
Also, its structure gives it advantages such as the ability to absorb water, its light weight, and its color remains constant no matter how long it is used
and these advantages make it comfortable and practical to use
Where is cotton grown in Türkiye
Turkish cotton grows in the Aegean Sea, the Mediterranean region, and the Southeastern Anatolia region
The largest cotton agricultural region is located in Anatolia and is called the “South-Eastern Anatolia Region” or“GAP” in turkish for short.
Cotton is grown from March to May, and the harvest time is August to September.
Revenues and exports
with an estimated 24% of production, or approximately 90,000 square tons
Until 2020, Türkiye’s production of organic cotton increased by approximately 116%
making it the country with the highest increase in the rate of cotton organic production among its counterpart countries
2022, Türkiye produced approximately 925,000 tons of cotton, or approximately 4.2 million bales of raw cotton
What Distinguishes Turkish cotton
Extra Long Staples (ELS cotton)
The length of cotton staples is one of the characteristics that distinguishes the performance and effectiveness of the cotton
and makes it one of the best fabrics
The characteristics and advantages that come with very long staples are that the cotton yarn comes with a highly absorbent structure for liquids
and a very comfortable and soft fabric, which makes clothes and towels excellent and suitable for sensitive skin.
Pure cotton contents
What distinguishes Turkish cotton from its counterparts is that it contains an organic compound that is very important and abundant in nature and
must be present in cotton to make it of high quality.
It is cellulose, which is present approximately 90% in cotton fibers
and this is what gives Turkish cotton its high quality and its ability to form very long cotton Stables
Extremely durable and exceptional cotton fabric
The polymeric cellulose chains and their highly crystalline structure
and the strength of the bond between the chains of Turkish cotton fabric lead to strong, solid and highly elastic fibers
Therefore, Turkish cotton fabric is 30-35% stronger than any other cotton fabric
Natural softness
The nature of Turkish cotton is softer compared to other types of cotton
Compared to other types of cotton, Turkish cotton is naturally soft and does not require chemical intervention to make it smooth or soft.
Therefore, Turkish cotton fabric is environmentally friendly and suitable for it.
Turkish cotton rings
Due to the structure of the fibers in Turkish cotton and its very long weave, Turkish cotton tends to form longer loops than other types of cotton
This gives the cotton the ability to form a fluffy fabric. This feature makes cotton towels and clothes a very fast absorbent.
Highly absorbent cotton fabric
The distinctive structure of the fiber, which contains cellulose polymers which makes it a highly absorbent fabric for liquids
and makes the threads of this fabric very long and dense.
These characteristics make Turkish fabric more water absorbent than any other fabric, and it can also contain more water than any other fabric.
Its effect on the skin
What distinguishes Turkish fabric is that it is a very soft fabric, so it does not cause any allergies or irritation to the skin
which makes it very suitable for those who have sensitive skin.
Antimicrobial
One of the advantages of the cellulose polymers that are present in the structure of Turkish cotton is that it is highly active against microbes
and is capable of decomposition upon contact with organic organisms
which means that it does not collect any microbes, is safe for use at all times, and does not cause any skin diseases
and these are among the things that make it suitable for sensitive skin.
Which makes it excellent for humid environments such as spas or places where heat and steam are common.