Our Online Store Our sheets are One Ply which is truly the finest Egyptian Cotton in the world. Our prices are on the high end in competive field's for one ply Egyptian Sheets, but that is because we don't buy cheap sheets. We buy the best which cost us more and it is worth it!  our manufacture in Egypt has been in business for generations. Though it originates in the mysterious country of , Egyptian cotton was not always used as it is today. Egyptian cotton was not available in the deserts of Ancient Egypt. In fact, during the Ancient Egyptian times, the type of material they wore was usually linen! Only when entered the Christian period did the cotton trees that grew wild in ( Southern Egypt ) started being used as materials. Varieties of cotton only began flourishing in in the beginning of the 19th century. Even then, cotton was often blended with other materials in order to create cheaper, effective, clothing. But, as time passed, people began asking for 100% cotton rather than the old blends. The nickname, 'King Cotton', was the name for cotton that grew in Southern United States . This cotton had shorter fibers/staples than the Egyptian produced cotton. Now, however, Egyptian cotton is considered the king of all cottons. It is very safe to say that Egyptian cotton is considered the best cotton in the world. This cotton is mainly cultivated in the Nile River Valley in .     Egyptian cotton makes a stronger yarn. Egyptian cotton has a long staple or long fiber, which means that there is more continuous fiber to use while making threads or yarn. The yarn that is created from Egyptian cotton is smaller in diameter, but stronger than other cottons. Thus, there are more yarns per inch, it is a lighter weight, and it attains incredible strength. The higher the Thread Count the better the thread.  Our sheets get softer with every wash, and with the higher thread count, Egyptian cotton can last for literally decades. Also don't forget, nothing compares to the softness of sheets made from cotton hand picked in the land of the Nile . Because it has more threads per inch, it is very time consuming to weave, and thus, expensive. Before, only those that went into very expensive stores were able to find Egyptian cotton sheets. Now, even those that aren't rich can enjoy Egyptian cotton! The cotton produced in Egyptian fields also produces less lint than other types of cotton. That means that repeated washings will not make the material pull as other materials sometimes do. Not only that, but Egyptian cotton is also hypo-allergenic, which means that people with allergies can enjoy the feel of Egyptian cotton and not have any allergic reactions. Egyptian cotton is used for a variety of things. Those most familiar with it always think 'bed sheets', but other things such as clothing and even tents are made with Egyptian cotton because of its strength and that it's very breathable. If you are looking to purchase a more durable, lasting, soft, and comfortable set of sheets, Egyptian cotton is perfect for you!