Renowned for its silky luster, uniform texture, cashmere-like softness, and exceptional durability, this cotton has a rich and storied past. Originally cultivated in the West Indies in the 1600s, it was once so coveted that British royalty tried to keep it exclusive. In the 1800s, seeds made their way to the American colonies, but a devastating beetle infestation nearly wiped it out in the 1920s.