Pantherella's Egyptian cotton is grown and processed in the Nile Delta and then spun into Italy's highest quality yarn. The fibers of this Giza 88 Egyptian cotton are very long, which means that they can be spun into a very fine yarn. These long fibers are also resistant to pilling and therefore make very durable hard-wearing socks.
The mercerisation process removes all loose fibers from the yarn, meaning that it is completely smooth and fluff-free. The result is that the mercerized cotton lisle socks have a very silky and shiny appearance. The mercerisation process also increases the yarn's porosity, meaning that it can be dyed to a deep, rich, and vibrant color palette and retain this color well.