noun
definition
A soft form of cotton having long fibres (Gossypium barbadense)
Examples of pima in a Sentence
The Pima, a Central-American tribe, say the earth was made by a powerful being, and at first appeared " like a spider's web."
Spirit of the Andes alpaca and pima cotton knitwear hand made using the highest quality alpaca and pima cotton from Peru.
It is time to resurrect the IPA and in this respect Pima intends to take a leading role.
A cardigan made of supremely soft Pima cotton in a quick and easy zip-front style.
A lab-based PIMA service is also available to analyze samples provided to us by customers.
Pima cotton is grown in the U.S. South, and is both soft and durable.
Instead, seek towels labeled "Supima", which means that the towel is made from 100 percent American pima cotton, or look for styles that specify they are made with 100 percent Egyptian cotton.
Simply put, Supima is a hybrid of the words "superior" and "pima".
It is trademarked by the Supima company, a non-profit organization that promotes products constructed of pure American Pima cotton.
Pima is a type of cotton fiber recognized for its strength and height.
Primarily harvested in the United States, Peru and Australia, pima cotton is also grown in small quantities in other parts of the world.
In order to qualify, the retailer, textile mill or manufacturer in question must meet select quality standards and construct products made solely of 100 percent American Pima Cotton.
Since Pima cotton fibers are so fine, they can be used more plentifully in any given product.
The Classic Polo is a short sleeve version that is cut for a comfortable fit and done in your choice of either Pima mesh, interlock cotton or weathered cotton.
There is a pima cotton cocoon sweater at Territory Ahead.
Scents include "Beach", "Thunderstorm", "Mineral Springs", "Ocean", "Pima Cotton", and "Mountain Retreat".
You could probably get away with mixing "Cinnamon Bear" and "Poinsettia Pine" for a more lively holiday fragrance, but it's probably a bit of a stretch to imagine "Bubblegum" blending well with "Pima Cotton" as the two themes conflict.
Stress relieving themes such as "French Lavender" will go well with "Pima Cotton" because, in real life, most people wouldn't mind their cotton sheets sprayed with the lilting aroma of lavender.
Bikini briefs made with pima cotton and also offer a classic fit.
These trunks too are made with pima cotton and are designed to be lightweight and offer freedom of movement.
They call it the Best Nursing Bra Ever with double layer cups of pima cotton blended with 20 percent Lycra.
Pima Goddess -- This basic cotton French brief retails for $18 and comes in three colors.
They are made of 100 percent pima cotton jersey and are white with purple, yellow and orange gerbera daisies.
On an even flirtier note, there's the Long Sleeve Pima Cotton Nightgown at Alpaca Direct.
Nature Wear Organics has a good selection of panties made of high-quality organic Pima cotton.
There's also the sexy Pima Cotton Tank available in Black, Madison Heather, and White for $21.00.
The Pima Cotton Boxer Brief, a nice cotton jersey alternative to the traditional boxer brief listed above, for $21.
After all that lingerie, you may also be interested in a cover up--as in the Skin Pima Kimono Wrap.