The rarest cotton in the world, by Beste
As soft as silk, as strong as linen, shinier than cashmere.
WHAT IS SEA ISLAND COTTON?
Sea Island Cotton is an extra-long staple (ELS) cotton variety, with a fiber length exceeding 50 mm. Cultivated in unique microclimates across the Caribbean islands (particularly Barbados, Jamaica, and Antigua), it combines natural luster, exceptional fineness, and unmatched softness.
Originally selected in the 18th century, it is now used to produce the highest-end shirting fabrics, tailored garments, and luxury limited-edition collections. Its silky visual appearance and extraordinary strength make it one of the most sophisticated and sought-after natural fibers in the world.
Fiber quality control
Spinning at certified partners (e.g., Filum Srl, Bergamo)
Weaving, finishing, and testing at the Colle and Usella facilities
The entire process is documented and traceable, from the raw fiber to the final fabric, ensuring ethical, environmental, and quality standards at every stage.
Every meter of fabric produced is supported by traceability data, laboratory testing, and certified origin.
From the West Indies to Italy: an ethical and traceable supply chain
Beste selects Sea Island Cotton from certified crops and processes it entirely within its own supply chain.
The excellence of nature, crafted with industrial precision
Choosing Beste for Sea Island Cotton means collaborating with a company that not only works with exceptional fibers, but also communicates their value through a transparent, ethical, and integrated supply chain.
From spinning to fabric, from the finished garment to labeling, we offer complete support for luxury collections, sustainable capsules, and customized productions.
Every detail is handled with the precision of a laboratory and the vision of an innovative industrial company.
- Fiber: 100% Sea Island Cotton ELS (Extra-Long Staple)
- Fineness: ultra-high yarn counts (up to 120/2)
- Appearance: silky, with natural luster
- Hand feel: exceptional softness and uniformity
- Strength: above the average of premium cottons
- Applications: high-end shirting, luxury jersey, tailored garments
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