Pure cotton means that the fabric composition is 100% cotton. Cotton construction C represents 100% cotton. CVC represents more cotton and less polyester (cotton accounts for 60%, polyester accounts for 40%). When purchasing pure cotton fabrics, pay attention to the label.
Pure cotton clothes or fabrics have their own unique advantages, but they also have their own shortcomings. We need to understand the characteristics of the fabrics and treat them rationally.
Advantages of pure cotton fabrics: moisture absorption, warmth retention, heat resistance, alkali resistance, hygiene and other characteristics.
Disadvantages of pure cotton fabrics: 1. It wrinkles easily. It is difficult to smooth out wrinkles and needs to be ironed. 2. It is easy to shrink. The shrinkage rate of pure cotton clothes is 3%-5%, except for those that have been specially processed or washed. 3. It is easy to deform. Pure cotton clothes will deform, especially summer clothes because the fabric is relatively thin.
How to choose pure cotton fabric:
1. Look at the feel
Pure cotton clothing feels very plump and thick, with a slightly astringent and sinewy feel. It can be pulled to a small extent and recovers slowly after pulling.
2. Look at the labels
Each piece of clothing will have its own label. You can read the labels when buying clothes. , to see if the material on it is cotton, and you can also clearly see the cotton content.
3. Get wet
Pure cotton clothes absorb water very well, so you can put some water on them. Check the adsorption capacity, and then squeeze out the water. If the water cannot be squeezed out well, it proves that it is not pure cotton. If it is pure cotton, the clothes will be very wrinkled after squeezing out the water.
A few pictures of common textures and styles of pure cotton clothing:
