Sea Island cotton, also known as West Indies Sea Island, is an extremely rare cotton that only grows in the Caribbean due to the unique local climate. Sea Island cotton stands out from the larger family of cottons because of the length of its fibers, which affects the quality of the products made from it, and of course its rarity – Sea Island cotton production represents only 0.004% of the world’s cotton production. What cashmere is to wool, Sea Island is to cotton. Sea Island cotton socks are particularly soft and silky, offering unmatched comfort and fineness. In short, the perfect pairs to wear with dress shoes. But beware, once you try them, you’ll want to keep them! Sea Island cotton socks are quite delicate, requiring special care: machine wash on a wool cycle, preferably cold with a very gentle spin to preserve the softness of the cotton. Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, insisted on having handkerchiefs made from Sea Island cotton. Endorsed by such a notable figure, Sea Island cotton is sure not to disappoint even the most demanding among us. More recently, the famous secret agent James Bond appeared wearing clothing and underwear made from Caribbean cotton. Sea Island cotton products also undergo strict quality control to guarantee the impeccable quality of the cotton.# What is Sea Island cotton?
# Characteristics & care of Sea Island cotton
# A recognized material