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Avete la stessa cosa in cotone?

Do you have the same thing in cotton?

Pronunciation

'Cotone' — 'ko-TO-ne'. Three syllables, stress on the second. Don't say 'ko-to-ne-i'.

When to use it

When you like the style but want a different fabric. Useful in summer when linen and cotton are preferred, or for sensitive skin.

What it means

'La stessa cosa' = the same thing. 'In cotone' = in cotton (material). Other fabrics: lana (wool), lino (linen), seta (silk), poliestere (polyester), cashmere (cashmere).

Variations

C'è una versione in lino?

Is there a linen version?

Lino (linen) is very popular in Italian summer fashion

Ha qualcosa in materiale naturale?

Do you have something in natural fabric?

Broader request for natural fibres

Qual è la composizione?

What is the fabric composition?

Asking for the material mix on the label

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Avete la stessa camicia in cotone? Questa è in poliestere. Commessa: Capisco. Abbiamo una versione simile in cotone cento percento, ma in colori diversi. Cliente: Va bene, vediamo. Commessa: Venga qui.

Customer: Do you have the same shirt in cotton? This one is in polyester. Assistant: I understand. We have a similar version in one-hundred-percent cotton, but in different colours. Customer: That's fine, let's see. Assistant: Come over here.

Cultural Note

Italy has a strong tradition of quality natural fabrics. Labels like '100% cotone' or '100% lana' are highly valued. The 'Made in Italy' label on clothing implies attention to fabric quality and construction.

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