Pima Cotton
Pima cotton is considered one of the world's finest natural fibers: soft, silky, durable, and naturally cool against the skin. It grows in coastal areas of Peru, where the stable climate allows it to develop extra-long fibers that give garments a superior quality, perfect for summer clothing.
In addition to Pima cotton, Peru also has a second traditional variety: Tanguis cotton, which is more robust, highly wash-resistant, and equally cool. Although less fine than Pima, it is prized for its elasticity and ability to retain its shape over time.
Both fibers speak of an ancient tradition and a supply chain that combines nature, quality, and craftsmanship.
Peruvian Pima Cotton: Cultivation and Harvest
Summer Cotton Dresses in Pure Pima or Tanguis Cotton
Thanks to their natural structure, Pima cotton and Tanguis cotton feel cool against the skin and pleasantly lightweight. They are ideal for making skirts, tops, boleros, shirts, pants, and summer dresses.
The extra-long fibers of Pima cotton make garments:
- lightweight and pleasant to wear
- naturally breathable
- wash-resistant
- bright, soft, and beautiful for years to come.
Tops, dresses, skirts, t-shirts, pants, Bermuda shorts, and shirts made with this cotton maintain their vibrant colours and and remain wash-resistant. The artisanal workshops we work with in Peru process the cotton using techniques that respect the fiber, creating summer garments that combine natural comfort and timeless style.
Peruvian Pima Cotton: Characteristics and Tradition
Peru has been cultivating cotton since pre-Columbian times, and its processing is still steeped in tradition.
Pima cotton is harvested by hand, a slow process that avoids breaking the fibers and preserves the yarn's natural softness. Tanguis cotton, also part of Peruvian textile culture, grows primarily in the central and southern parts of the country and is used for garments that must withstand daily wear.
The Peruvian cotton supply chain is closely linked to artisanal work: small farming communities grow, spin, and process cotton with respect and care, keeping alive a cultural heritage that gives value to each garment.
Pima Cotton: The Craftsmanship of Pure Peruvian Summer Cotton Dresses
Each Pima cotton garment is created by expert hands that combine tradition and quality. All pieces start out white. Once the garments are finished, they are dyed.
Full or Shaded Colours: Artisanal Dyes
- Traditional dyeing, which gives garments sharper and more defined colours
- Stone dyeing, which creates delicate, washed, and slightly irregular hues
In both cases, the colour is deposited naturally thanks to the quality of the fiber, which absorbs and reflects the hues with great depth. Artisanal techniques, passed down from generation to generation, allow for clean finishes, durable stitching, and colours that enhance the purity of the yarn.
Pima Cotton: Traditional dyeing & Stone dyeing
Appliqués and artisanal details of pure summer cotton dresses
Summer dresses in pure Peruvian cotton, in addition to the quality of the fabric, are distinguished by artisanal details that give the garments a perfect bohemian style.
Each women's piece is finished with pure cotton cord appliqués, similar to macramé. With this cord, artisans create flowers, natural motifs, and delicate decorations on the fabric. These decorations are complemented by 100% cotton lace inserts, openwork bands, crochet trims, and details that make each piece unique, with a feminine and boho-chic aesthetic typical of Peru.
It is an aesthetic that recalls the purity of the natural fiber, the delicacy of artisanal dyes, and the elegance of handmade details.
Pima Cotton and Artisanal Details
A Natural Fiber for High-Quality Garments
Pima cotton is a durable fiber that feels comfortable on the skin and retains its beauty even after numerous washes. It's the perfect base for natural, lightweight, durable, and slow-fashion summer clothing.
