Cotton is a natural fiber that comes from the cotton plant. The cotton plant is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Americas, Africa, and India. Cotton is harvested from the plant by hand or machine and then spun into thread which can be used to make fabric.
There are many different types of cotton, but the two most common are Egyptian cotton and Pima cotton. Egyptian cotton is considered to be the best quality because it is very soft, strong, and absorbent. Pima cotton is also high quality, but it isn't as soft as Egyptian cotton.