Why Pima Cotton?
Here you can learn about the features that set this natural fiber apart, and the beautiful country where it's produced.
The Essential Benefits of Pima Cotton
We were attracted to Pima after learning about all of the wonderful attributes of this very special cotton. Our Pima cotton blankets are not just swaddle essentials; they're a testament to the unparalleled softness and quality of Pima cotton fabric.
But what exactly sets Pima cotton apart? Let's unravel the magic.
Soft and Luxurious
Pima cotton, also known as the "silk of South America," is grown in the Northeast of Peru. It’s a superior cotton variety celebrated for its extraordinary softness and durability, due to an exceptionally long and smooth fiber. It produces a luxuriously smooth fabric that is resistant to fraying, tearing, pilling, wrinkling, and fading.
There's nothing quite like the luxury of this special cotton and its silky feel. The general quality of Peruvian Pima cotton also resides in the fact that it's still harvested by hand. This leads to fewer imperfections in the yarn giving an even softer finish.
Unique Attributes of Pima
Pima cotton is not just a luxury cotton - it also comes with wonderful variety of technical characteristics that are healthy for our babies. Your baby gets the best of both worlds – exquisite comfort and functional benefits all wrapped up into one lovely blanket.
- Breathable - regulates your baby's temperature.
- Hypoallergenic - perfect for the sensitive skin of babies.
- Durable - 50% longer lifespan, due to the longer fibers.
- Moisture-wicking - material doesn't retain moisture or sweat.
- Natural stretch - which we've enhanced with our custom blend.
- Pill-resistant - stays smooth and gets softer with each wash.
- Lightweight - our custom material is the perfect weight.
Eco-friendly Process
- Pima Cotton reduces the environmental footprint by using less water and less energy than conventional cottons.
- Pima is naturally resistant to most pests and so it grows nearly free from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers which makes it ideal even for the most sensitive of skin.
- Pima is harvested by hand for a more gentle impact on the environment.
Our Partners in Peru
The second (and equally important) reason we chose Pima is because of Peru. Peru's textile industry is widely known throughout South & Central America as having superior craftsmanship and technical capabilities.
