
Where Does Cotton come from?
Cotton yarn has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Evidence of cotton fabrics and the use of cotton in ancient civilizations has been found in various regions, including the Indus River Valley in Pakistan and the Nile Valley in Egypt around 3000 BC.
Cotton may have been domesticated as early as 5000 BC in eastern Sudan near the Middle Nile Basin region.
The cultivation and use of cotton spread to different parts of the world over the centuries.