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- Grown on a cottoni plant, the desirable fibers are harvested from within the seed pod. Average fiber length ranges from 1/2" to 2" long. The highest-quality fabrics are derived from Pima and Egyptian cotton, which typically produce fibers that are longer than 1-1/2". See also: Chambray, Combed cotton, Corduroy, Denim, Duck, Oxford