Mercerized cotton is a fabric that many people choose for close-fitting clothing. It is particularly popular because it is very comfortable to wear and suitable for close-fitting wear. The editor below will tell you what kind of fabric is mercerized cotton? Which one is better, mercerized cotton or pure cotton?
What kind of fabric is mercerized cotton
Mercerized cotton, also known as “ice silk cotton”, is made into high-woven yarn through worsted spinning, and then undergoes special processing procedures such as singeing and mercerization to make high-quality mercerized yarn that is smooth, bright, soft and wrinkle-resistant. The high-quality knitted fabrics made from this raw material not only completely retain the excellent natural characteristics of raw cotton, but also have a silky luster and a soft hand feel. The mercerized cotton fiber has undergone physical changes in its fiber morphological characteristics. The natural longitudinal twist disappears, the fiber cross-section expands, the diameter increases, and the cross-section is approximately circular, which increases the regular reflection of light and makes the surface of cotton fiber products It has a bright silk-like luster; and due to its tight molecular arrangement, its strength is higher than that of matte yarn, which improves the strength of cotton fiber and its adsorption capacity for dyes. However, changes in the cross-sectional and longitudinal morphological characteristics of cotton fibers are related to the degree of mercerization (mercerization degree). At the same time, due to the change in morphological characteristics, attention should be paid to their morphological characteristics when identifying fibers.
Which one is better, mercerized cotton or pure cotton?
Both cotton fabrics have good hygroscopicity, but pure cotton has a higher cotton content than mercerized cotton, so its hygroscopicity will be better. The thermal insulation and heat resistance of pure cotton fabrics are not found in mercerized cotton, but the freshness and softness of mercerized cotton are not found in pure cotton fabrics. The color of pure cotton is relatively dull while the color of mercerized cotton is bright. If you choose between these two fabrics, the editor believes that personal preference is the most important. There is generally no big difference between mercerized cotton and pure cotton fabrics. The most important thing is to choose the one that suits you. #p#subtitle#e#
How to clean mercerized cotton
1. Soaking: When washing mercerized cotton fabrics, you need to soak the fabrics in warm water within 40° 5 minutes can more effectively decompose stains and facilitate washing;
2. Detergent: Since the texture of mercerized cotton fabric is relatively soft, neutral detergent should be used when cleaning, and the detergent should be diluted with warm water;
3. Washing: Machine washing can easily damage cotton fibers, so when washing mercerized cotton clothes, it is advisable to wash them by hand. Wash them gently until the clothes are clean, squeeze out the excess water, and then hang them to dry. Be careful not to Dry to avoid damaging the fiber fastness and strength, damaging the fibers, causing problems such as deformation, pilling, and wrinkling of clothing, which will affect the next wearing;
4. Drying: Mercerized cotton fabric has better Because of the color, the clothing looks high-end and has a high-quality texture. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid direct contact between the fabric and the sun when drying, so as to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or direct sunlight, which may cause discoloration, fading, yellowing, etc. of the clothing, affecting the color of the fabric.
How to maintain mercerized cotton clothes
①When washing mercerized cotton clothes, if you can add a small spoonful of vinegar to the water, the fabric will be brighter after washing;
② When washing mercerized cotton clothes, you should use neutral detergent. After washing, do not twist or dry them in the sun. Hang them to dry naturally;
③ Mercerized cotton T-shirts, shirts, POLO shirts, etc. absorb moisture. It has strong resistance to wear, so it is best to hang it on a hanger when not wearing it and keep it ventilated; if the clothes are not very dirty and do not need to be washed, hang the worn clothes in a ventilated place until the sweat evaporates before wearing them;
④Mercerized Cotton clothing must be fireproof and kept far away from the stove. Insect repellent must be wrapped in cloth and do not come into direct contact with the clothing;
⑤ Mercerized cotton clothing must be washed lightly, never exposed to the sun, and separated from other clothing washing. Exposure to the sun will reduce the fastness and cause fading and yellowing, especially white clothing, which will easily turn yellow when exposed to the sun.
