Sea Island Cottons / Sea Island Cotton

Genuine Sea Island cotton is one of the longest, finest, and purest strains of cotton, superior to pima, Egyptian, and Peruvian cottons in both strength and luster. “Most of the companies that use Sea Island cotton today actually blend it with lesser cottons to lower the price,” says Carstarphen, whose debut collection of polo shirts, sweaters, and crew socks recently was launched through the J. Peterman catalog. The collection is also available at At Ease stores in California and Arizona, and Mitchell’s and Richard’s in Connecticut.

Sea Island cotton is one of the most valuable and costly cotton varieties. It is known for its silky feel, luster and long 1 ¾ inch staple.