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Swatch First: Find the Softest Cotton (35 mm ELS) for Sewists The softest cottons are extra-long-staple varieties: Egyptian, Pima, and Supima. Egyptian cotton usually wins for sheets, with a silkier, more lustrous finish in sateen weaves. Supima and Pima hold up better through repeated washing, so they dominate soft t-shirts and everyday apparel. Whichever you choose, check the label for genuine long-staple claims and order a swatch before buying yardage. TL;DR: Genuine extra-long-staple Egyptian cotton with a sateen weave provides the slickest feel and the highest natural luster for sheet …