Supima, Suvin and DCH cotton occupy three very different positions in the global and Indian raw-cotton map — one is a branded U.S. extra-long staple (ELS) known for consistent quality, one is a rare Indian ELS prized for its silkiness, and the third is a high-yield Indian hybrid widely grown for mainstream textile mills. Together they illustrate the tradeoff between rarity/handfeel and scale/affordability. Supima (U.S. Pima branded cotton) Supima is the U.S. trademark for American Pima — an extra-long staple (ELS) cotton grown mainly in the southwestern United States. Supima’s selling point is uniformity and premium fiber attributes: long staple length, high strength and excellent color/finish after dyeing. Those characteristics make it a favorite for high-end shirting, luxury knitwear and premium towels where strength and a smooth, long-lasting hand matter. Supima/Pima markets have been subject to notable volatility in recent years, but long-staple demand has been firm; industry repo...
Supima, Suvin and DCH cotton occupy three very different positions in the global and Indian raw-cotton map — one is a branded U.S. extra-long staple (ELS) known for consistent quality, one is a rare Indian ELS prized for its silkiness, and the third is a high-yield Indian hybrid widely grown for mainstream textile mills. Together they illustrate the tradeoff between rarity/handfeel and scale/affordability. Supima (U.S. Pima branded cotton) Supima is the U.S. trademark for American Pima — an extra-long staple (ELS) cotton grown mainly in the southwestern United States. Supima’s selling point is uniformity and premium fiber attributes: long staple length, high strength and excellent color/finish after dyeing. Those characteristics make it a favorite for high-end shirting, luxury knitwear and premium towels where strength and a smooth, long-lasting hand matter. Supima/Pima markets have been subject to notable volatility in recent years, but long-staple demand has been firm; industry repo...