Cotton variety

PIMA

This premium long-staple fiber is named after a Native American tribe and is known for its exceptional softness and durability in luxury fabrics.

"Cotton variety" points to a type of high-quality cotton, and "Pima" is a well-known premium kind grown mainly in the U.S., Peru, and Australia. The name comes from the Pima Native American tribe, who helped cultivate it in Arizona. It’s often called "the cashmere of cotton" because of its extra-long fibers and softness, making it a common crossword answer for cotton types. No wordplay here—just a straightforward reference to a famous cotton strain.