There are many varieties of 
			cotton.  All cotton grown in Egypt is "Egyptian" cotton, but it is 
			not all Extra-Long Staple (ELS) cotton.  Egypt is one of the largest 
			producers of ELS cotton in the world, but it consumes much of what 
			it produces.  The majority of what it exports is long staple cotton, 
			not ELS cotton.  However, the description "Egyptian cotton" conjures 
			in the mind of many consumers the image of the very finest.
			
			In the final analysis, all cotton grown in 
Egypt is Egyptian cotton, regardless of the variety, staple length, or quality.
			The finest, most sophisticated 
			cotton in the world is American Pima cotton, grown exclusively in 
			the American West and Southwest.  This special fiber is up to 50% 
			stronger than other cotton varieties, and is so rare that it 
			represents just 3% of all the cotton grown in the United States.
			The name
			
			Supima® is a licensed trademark owned by the Supima® Association 
			of America, and is the consumer’s only guarantee that a product is 
			made of 100% Extra-Long Staple American Pima cotton. 
			
			Because of 
			our unparalleled attention to detail in tailoring, we were awarded a 
			Supima® licensing agreement.  These contracts are not awarded 
			lightly.  The applicants must meet requirements insuring the highest 
			level of quality and integrity for any products bearing the Supima® 
			brand. 
			Supima®  is 
			the only cotton used in chef coats bearing the Crooked Brook® label.