- Another Belford flagship product
- Superfine Pima Cotton Double-face (Reversible) Vest
- Cardigan Suit Style with Button and Collar
- Length: 33.5"
- 100% Superfine Pima Cotton
- 4 Colors: Eclipse, Mulberry, Ginger, Ruby
- See below difference between Pima Cotton and regular cotton
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Pima Cotton |
Upland Cotton |
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Also Known As |
Extra-long staple (ELS) Cotton |
Mexican Cotton |
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Cotton |
Gossypium barbadense ELS |
Gossypium hirsutum |
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Fabric Feature |
ELS, softest, most durable |
Short-to-Medium stable |
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Where Plant Grows |
Tropical/Sub-tropical Regions, highly susceptible to frost damage |
Mainly North & South America |
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Harvesting |
Mostly by hand pick |
Cotton Gin (Engine) |
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Fabric Length |
> 34 millimeters |
Average 28 millimeters |
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Breathability |
Very Breathable |
Breathable |
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Moisture-wicking |
High |
High |
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Heat Retention |
Low |
Low |
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Stretchability |
Medium |
Medium |
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Pilling/Bubbling |
Low |
After around 10 washes |
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Produced in |
China, India, Pakistan, USA |
Various places |
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Machine Washing |
Warn or Cold |
normal |
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% Global Output |
3% |
90% |
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% in US Production |
5% |
95% |
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Common Applications |
Luxury & high-end apparels |
Wide & Popular |
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Pricing |
Relatively expensive |
Affordable |