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In clothing fabrics, what are the common T-shirt fabrics?

There are many clothing fabrics in daily life, So what are the common T-shirt fabrics? T-shirt fabrics include 100% cotton fabric, mercerized cotton, pure cotton double-mercerized fabric, saccharified cotton, lycra/nylon cotton/polyester cotton. Follow along with this article to have a look!

100% cotton fabric

Comfortable, 100% cotton is the most commonly used T-shirt fabric. It is skin-friendly, breathable, moisture-absorbent, and eco-friendly. And the wrinkles will disappear naturally after wearing them for a period of time. Cotton undergoes special treatment, such as mercerizing or saccharification. Its quality and appearance are distinguished and classified. So cotton is the best T-shirt fabric. And we can make soft cotton labels by using 100% cotton fabric.

Cotton includes coarse yarn and high-count yarn according to the thickness of the yarn. More than 26 counts are high-count yarns. Cotton is divided into long-staple cotton and short-staple cotton according to the length of the fiber. The longer the staple, the higher the quality.

100% cotton fabric

Mercerized cotton

Mercerized cotton fabric is made of cotton. It has undergone special processing procedures such as singeing and mercerizing. Finally, we turn it into a high-quality mercerized yarn that is smooth, soft, and wrinkle-resistant. The high-quality knitted fabric made of this raw material preserves the excellent natural characteristics of raw cotton. And it also has a silky sheen.

Then, the fabric is soft to the touch, moisture-wicking, and breathable. And it has good elasticity and drape. In addition, mercerized cotton fabrics are rich in designs and colors. So, we feel comfortable and casual in our wear. This can also reflect the temperament and taste of the wearer.

Mercerized cotton

Pure cotton double-mercerized fabric

The pure cotton double-mercerized fabric can quickly weave the designed pattern fabric. Then, we can produce this high-grade knitted fabric after a series of finishing on the gray cloth. Its cloth surface has clear lines and novel patterns. And the appearance looks shiny and bright and feels smooth. So we think it is better than mercerized cotton. But, it was a little more expensive.

Pure cotton double-mercerized fabric

Saccharified cotton

Saccharification cotton is a new high-tech environmental protection process. Under the action of fiber glucose, the surface of cotton fiber forms a smooth film. At the same time, the compact cotton yarn makes the cotton feel smooth and more resistant to washing. Therefore, saccharified cotton retains the features of pure cotton. Also, it has the natural matte sheen of cotton.

At the same time, it becomes wide and breathable. Therefore, this fabric is more suitable for men’s clothing. Saccharified cotton is another high-grade cotton T-shirt fabric that is different from mercerized cotton.

Saccharified cotton

Lycra cotton (high-quality spandex)

Lycra cotton feels good and elastic. It is more close-fitting and can highlight the figure. Therefore, it is suitable for wearing next to the body. In the past two years, it has been used on men’s T-shirts. Generally, when making T-shirt fabrics, we treat fabrics with spandex with light alkali and low-temperature mercerizing. This kind of fabric is more suitable for close-fitting and fashionable T-shirts. However, the skinny feeling will be worse.

T-shirt fabrics: Lycra cotton

Nylon yarn with pure cotton yarn

Nylon yarn and pure cotton yarn suit to make casual clothes. They are ideal materials for fashion. Types are plain, twill, extinction, square root, and other series. Its fabric is glossy and feels smooth. Therefore, it is ideal for styles such as windbreakers, cotton clothes, and jackets. Nylon is a chemical fiber. It is elastic. Cotton with nylon fabric will make the feel relatively soft. However, this combination will result in poor water absorption, weak luster, and easy deformation.

Nylon yarn with pure cotton yarn

Polyester cotton

Polyester and cotton blended fabrics have good wrinkle resistance. And not easy to deform. However, this fabric is prone to fluff. Coupled with two dyeings, the fabric feels hard. However, they are soft and thick to the touch and won’t lose their shape when washed. But the comfort is slightly worse than pure cotton. Polyester-cotton T-shirts feel thicker and softer. But it will be boring to wear on the body.

Polyester cotton

In conclusion

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Beginner’s Guide for Microfiber Leather

Microfiber leather is the best artificial leather in garment trims. Its texture is very similar to genuine leather. And it feels a little soft to the touch. It is difficult for outsiders to tell whether it is dermis or regenerated skin.

Microfiber leather

Microfiber leather is also called regenerated skin, not genuine leather. It belongs to a newly developed high-grade leather in synthetic leather.

Features of Microfiber Leather

The full name of microfiber leather is “microfiber reinforced PU leather”. It has the advantages of wear or cold/aging resistance, and breathability. Meanwhile, they have a soft texture and beautiful appearance. There will be no pollution from production to use, and the environmental protection performance is superior. So it has become an ideal choice to replace natural leather.

Application

Bags, clothing, shoes, vehicles, car cushions, car floor mats, furniture, and imitation leather sofas.

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The difference between microfiber leather and genuine leather

  1. Appearance.

The appearance of microfiber leather is close to genuine leather. However, a careful comparison shows that the pores on the leather surface are clearer and the lines are more natural. The microfiber leather has no pores because it is an artificial epidermis. Now the lines are more regular and tidy. And some low-end microfiber skins may have a plastic feel.

  1. Weight.

The specific gravity of the dermis is generally 0.6. The specific gravity of the microfiber skin is 0.3-0.5. That is to say, the microfiber skin is much lighter than the real leather under the same conditions. For example, a bag of similar size and material can be distinguished in terms of weight.

  1. Smell.

Since real leather is animal skin, it not only has a peculiar smell but even a little stench. If the formaldehyde and heavy metals exceed the standard during the processing, the dermis often has a pungent odor. The taste of microfiber leather is lighter. However, some low-end microfiber leather may have a strong plastic smell.

  1. Performance.

Microfiber leather and genuine leather have very good and practical properties. Microfiber leather may be more wear-resistant and anti-aging. Leather will be more comfortable and breathable. Of course, microfiber leather and leather can achieve a certain balance in a comprehensive performance.

  1. Material taking.

Real leather is limited by the size of the animal skin. Therefore, the physical properties of the variety are uneven. Microfiber leather is more convenient to obtain, and the quality and performance are more uniform and stable.

  1. Price.

Under normal circumstances, genuine leather (referring to the top layer of skin) is more expensive than microfiber leather. And the price of genuine leather will fluctuate due to changes in supply and demand.

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microfiber leather
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Maintenance of microfiber leather

  1. Clean with water and detergent, and avoid gasoline scrubbing.
  2. Do not dry clean.
  3. We can wash it only with water, and the washing temperature cannot exceed 40 degrees.
  4. It can not be exposed to sunlight.
  5. We can’t make them contact with some organic solvents.
  6. The jacket of PU leather needs to be stored in a hanging bag. It cannot be folded.
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In conclusion

The appearance of microfiber leather is most like genuine leather. And it has become the development direction of contemporary synthetic leather. We make and wholesale all kinds of leather labels and tags for clothing, hats, and bag brands. You can customize your unique leather labels with personalized logos. Any size, color, or type is okay. Real leather labels, PU faux leather labels, microfiber leather labels are available.

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Leather Labels For Clothing

We manufacture PU leather labels, genuine leather labels and synthetic leather labels, there can be print, hot press, and embroider your logo on. Besides, stamped or embossed faux leather labels & tags with a logo are a common type. The clothing leather tags & patches are mainly sewn on the back waist of the jeans. Of course, we will use it in garments, hats, shoes, beanies, bags, etc. The common process is hot pressing. Other processes include high frequency, silk screen printing, lasering, threading, embroidery, adding metal hardware, etc.

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