Egyptian Cotton

How Egypt Solves the Organic vs. Chemical Free Dilemma. 

The Egyptian Department of Agriculture has some of the strictest standards in the world. All cotton must be grown “chemical free” and “pesticide free”. They also have severe penalties for even possessing non-approved cotton seeds (even if they are not genetically altered) In the generally accepted motto of “no chemicals” and “not genetically altered” it would be fair to say that all Egyptian Cotton could be considered “organic.”

In order to keep prices high, the Egyptian government limits the number of growers allowed to use the organic label even though by US standards, they could probably all qualify. Understandably, the various growers are constantly lobbying various government officials for these rights.

Ultimately, you as the consumer will make the final decision. When you’re looking for a set of King Egyptian Cotton sheets for that special someone… read labels, check prices and then decide if that “organic” label is really worth the extra money.