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pima cotton noun[ U ] (alsoPima cotton)uk /ˈpiː.mə ˌkɒt.ən/ us /ˈpiː.mə ˌkɑː.t̬ən/ a plant that grows in the southwestern United States and produces a strong kind of cotton: We are planting over a thousand acres with pima cotton this year. a strong kind of cotton produced in the southwestern United States: I went to the shop with the intention of buying a high-quality pima cotton shirt. We guarantee that all of our products are made with American-grown Pima cotton. These socks are made from a blend of pima cotton and alpaca wool. Pima cotton is highly valued for having a superior, longer fibre. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Textiles made from natural fibres bamboo bombazine burlap calico cambric dimity distaff faille felt fishnet muslin nankeen needlecord netting oilskin terry ticking towelling tulle tweed |