Discover the story of world’s most luxurious Egyptian Giza Cotton

Grown in the valley of the Nile River Delta, Egyptian Giza cotton is considered to be the finest, most luxurious cotton in the world.


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While China, India, and the United States dominate global cotton production, Egypt still produces some of the finest, organic cotton in the world. The reason for this is down to the Nile River valley. The region provides the ideal setting for cotton plants and has enabled growers to raise long and extra-long staple varieties. The rarest and most prized of these kinds of cotton is Giza. Esteemed as the finest Egyptian cotton, Giza is grown in a small area to the northeast of the Nile Delta close to the river. Here, the combination of humidity, sunlight, and nutrient-rich soil provides the ideal growing conditions for this very special cotton.


Image of the luxurious Egyptian Giza cotton bed linen photographed on Savoir Penelope bed featuring delicate pink upholstery.
A luxurious pairing of world’s finest cotton – the Giza 87 and an Oxford style bed linen set, in a 1000-thread-count sateen feels as decadent as it looks

What is Egyptian Giza cotton


Seeds are planted in April when it’s mild and then harvested in September to allow the plants to reach maturity. Representing around 0.5% of Egypt’s cotton production, Giza cotton is carefully picked by hand, rather than using mechanical harvesting. This ensures the fibres inside the cotton bolls remain intact.


What is so unique about the cotton is the quality of its fibres. The growing condition and variety of plants mean Giza cotton has extremely long-staple fibres. These are greater than 36mm with very high uniformity. The fibres are ultra-fine and when spun into a yarn, they make the diameter smaller than other cotton types. This means that more threads per square inch can be used to create a stronger fabric with less weight.


There are a few varieties of Egyptian Giza cotton, but we select Giza 87 for its softness, high uniformity, and stretch resistance. We offer both sateen and percale, which are woven in mills in Italy that can handle the very fine fibres. Our Dream Cotton Sateen Collection offers bed linens in a luxurious 1,000-thread count. This is only achievable due to the long fine fibres of the Giza cotton. The cotton goes through a mercerisation process to give it a soft, silky feel and a lustrous sheen. The sheen will soften with each wash over time, but the sheets remain incredibly soft and comfortable throughout their life.


Savoir The Dream 1000 thread countSavoir The Dream 1000 thread count

The Dream Giza Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen Set

1000 Thread Count

Oxford, Silver/charcoal cording
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Sateen 1000 Cambridge bed linenCambridge bed linen collection

The Dream Giza Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen Set

1000 Thread Count

Cambridge, Silver/charcoal cording
$1,316.25 to $2,724.58 View
Savoir Percale - 500 Cambridge white cordingSavoir Percale - 500 Cambridge white cording

The Drift Giza Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen Set

500 Thread Count

Cambridge, White cording
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Savoir the Drift bed linen set on a Savoir bedPercale bed linen in a Cambridge style

The Drift Giza Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen Set

500 Thread Count

Cambridge, Silver/charcoal cording
$1,110.42 to $2,291.25 View

Our Collection


Our Drift Cotton Percale Collection in a 500-thread count has a different look and feel. Ultra-lightweight, it has a smooth and matte appearance. The combination of a lower thread count and extremely fine fibres means the cotton sheets have greater breathability than the sateen. This creates the ultimate percale, with gentle crispness and unrivalled softness not normally associated with this type of material.


Both our Sateen and Percale materials are cut and sewn at our supplier in the south of England. The finishing is key for this luxury cotton, to showcase its unique properties. So, if your preference is for soft and smooth, lightweight sheets, Egyptian Giza Cotton could be the perfect partner for your Savoir bed.