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long-staple cotton

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long-staple cotton [′lȯŋ ‚stā·pəl ′kät·ən]
(textiles)
A grade of cotton whose staple is 1⅛ inches (29 millimeters) or over in length.


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He emphasized the need to add value to long-staple cotton inside Egypt by forging partnerships with foreign fashion companies and improving the quality and capacity of manufacturing.
The outer layer of the Merino Kids toddler sleep sack is all-natural combed long-staple cotton with the durability to withstand active toddler wear and tear.
The slowdown in luxury retail sales has also had a tangible impact on the country's large long-staple cotton industry.
 
 
 
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