Classification And Characteristics Of Pure Cotton Fabrics

Cotton fabrics are popular for their comfort and versatility, but different types of cotton fabrics have different properties and uses. Today, GIRLMERRY will introduce the 7 major categories of cotton fabrics and their fabric properties in detail to help you better choose the right fabric.

1. Cotton fabric
The cotton content of cotton fabric is usually greater than 95%. Its characteristics include warmth, sweat absorption, heat resistance, soft luster, soft touch, and it is often used to make shirts, underwear, home clothes, etc. Fabrics with high cotton content are very suitable for underwear because of its comfort and moisture absorption.

2. Pure cotton fabric
Pure cotton fabric has a cotton content of more than 75%, with cotton as the main raw material, and the weaving method is warp and weft weaving. Its characteristics include warmth, sweat absorption, heat resistance, soft luster, and soft touch. It is often used to make shirts, underwear, T-shirts, dresses, home clothes, etc. Pure cotton fabric is suitable for a variety of clothing, especially for daily wear, because of its comfort and durability.

3. Combed cotton fabric
Combed cotton fabric is an upgraded version of pure cotton. During the spinning process, a fine combing procedure is added to remove shorter fibers and impurities, making the cotton fibers smoother and less prone to pilling. It is often used to make underwear, socks, high-end shirts, dresses, etc. Combed cotton fabric is more high-end and suitable for making clothes that require high quality and comfort.

4. Knitted cotton fabric
Knitted cotton fabric looks similar to pure cotton. It is made by bending yarn into loops and interweaving them. Its characteristics include smooth surface, softness, skin-friendly, good moisture absorption and good dyeability. It is the most widely used material for children's clothing. Knitted cotton is particularly suitable for children's clothing due to its softness and moisture absorption, providing a comfortable wearing experience

5. Polyester-cotton fabric
Polyester-cotton fabric is a blend of polyester and cotton. It is more prone to pilling than combed cotton, but softer and less prone to wrinkling than pure cotton, and has poorer moisture absorption. It is often used to make workwear, sweatshirts, windbreakers, pants, jackets, skirts, etc. Polyester-cotton blends are suitable for making clothing that needs to be worn and washed frequently due to their durability and easy care.

6. Mercerized cotton
The raw material of mercerized cotton is high-grade cotton. Its surface texture is clear and delicate, smooth and clean, soft and delicate to the touch, bright in color, not easy to fade, and good drape. It is the preferred fabric for making high-grade Polo shirts, T-shirts, home clothes, underwear, skirts and other spring and summer clothing. Mercerized cotton is very suitable for making high-quality fashion clothing due to its high-grade texture and excellent performance, especially for spring and summer clothing.

7. Lycra Cotton
Lycra cotton is a blend of spandex and cotton. Generally, the spandex content is 5%-20% and the cotton content is between 95%-80%.
Its characteristics include soft touch, good ductility and resilience, wrinkle-resistant, elastic, and comfortable to wear. It is often used to make sportswear, yoga clothes, underwear, leggings, etc. Lycra cotton is very suitable for sports and casual clothing due to its excellent elasticity and comfort, providing an excellent wearing experience.

Here I recommend some sports yoga clothes with particularly good quality.

GIRLMERRY teaches you in one minute how to choose textured clothes based on fabric composition

Short sleeves:
1: 100% cotton, features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, no static electricity
2: 95% cotton + 5% spandex, features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, no static electricity, elasticity (spandex: increase elasticity and comfort)

Long sleeves:
70% cotton + 30% polyester, features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, elasticity, good wear resistance (polyester: increase strength and wear resistance)

Vest/Suspenders:
1: 50% Modal + 45% Cotton + 5% Spandex, Features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, elastic, delicate, good drape (Modal: delicate and smooth, good moisture absorption and breathability)

Sweatshirt:
1: 100% Cotton, Features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, no static electricity

2: 80% Cotton + 20% Polyester, Features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, elastic, good wear resistance (Polyester: increase strength and wear resistance)

Shorts:
80% cotton + 20% nylon, features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, wear-resistant, elastic (nylon increases elasticity and wear resistance)

Pants:
90% cotton + 10% nylon, features: soft and skin-friendly, moisture-absorbing and breathable, good resilience (nylon increases elasticity and is not easy to deform)

This only represents the views of GIRLMERRY, different material components may have different features

Special Recommendation

As a leading clothing wholesaler, GIRLMERRY is committed to providing fashion retailers and brands with a variety of high-quality clothing. From refreshing and breathable linen shirts, to classic and versatile cotton T-shirts, to high-quality casual pants, our product line covers a wide range of styles to meet various market needs at affordable prices.

In addition, GIRLMERRY also provides personalized customization services, allowing retailers to customize small batches according to brand characteristics or customer needs, enhancing the uniqueness and market competitiveness of products. Whether you are running a high-end boutique or a mass fashion chain store, we can provide you with a comprehensive one-stop service to help you stand out in the market.

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