Our materials

So, what is Pima cotton?

Pima cotton is a naturally hypoallergenic material that only grows in select regions.  LIVLY Pima cotton Fabric is sourced directly from Peru, a country known worldwide for producing the best organic cotton due to its ideal ecosystem and weather conditions. Peruvian Pima cotton is renowned for its whiter, brighter and extra-long fibers, offering incredible softness.

This superior Peruvian cotton quality is achieved by hand-harvesting, which prevents contamination and discoloration that is common in machine-harvested cotton. This whiter cotton allows us to eliminate bleaches in the manufacturing process as well as enables better dye absorption for our beautiful prints.

How to care for your Pima Cotton

LIVLY uses 100% Peruvian Pima cotton.  Due to the nature of this incredibly soft cotton, you should expect some shrinkage upon washing. We add extra length to our clothing to allow for this, but please follow the care instructions.  

Machine Wash 30°
Pima Cotton is delicate but it can absolutely go into the washing machine. Select a gentle cycle and wash with similar colors.

Detergents
Use a mild detergent and do not use detergent with bleach. Use cold or cool water to prevent fading.

Drying
We recommend air drying your pima clothing if possible. If you must dry, please do so in tumblr dry low heat for best outcome. Avoid high heat when drying to prevent excessive shrinking.

Ironing
A cool to warm iron can be used if needed.

The benefits of Pima Cotton

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Breathable and lightweight
  • Twice as strong as regular cotton
  • Resistant to pilling
  • Handpicked