At present, washed cotton has great market demand and broad market prospects. Washed cotton is used in the fields of clothing, textile and home furnishings, but you may not know much about washed cotton. Not everyone. This article will introduce you to some knowledge about washed cotton.
What kind of fabric is washed cotton?
Plant cotton is a type of clothing fabric that is commonly used at present. Good moisture absorption and warmth retention properties are the main characteristics of cotton fabrics. However, it will damage the fabric after washing. In order to solve the shortcoming of vegetable cotton, the term washed cotton was born. The concept is that the raw material of washed cotton is generally polyester or cotton, and then it becomes washable cotton after special processing. It basically has all the characteristics of cotton. Washed cotton is mainly divided into two categories based on raw materials. It is divided into two categories based on natural cotton and chemical fiber. The price of the first category of washed cotton is higher, and both categories are environmentally friendly and non-toxic fabrics.
Characteristics of washed cotton fabric
Washability is the main feature of washed cotton. In addition, the color of washed cotton is very good and will not fade after dyeing. The fabric will generally not deform if it is not forcibly stretched. The fabric comfort is comparable to that of pure cotton fabric. The fabric surface will have a slight wrinkle feeling, but generally it is not used. Ironed.
Insulation and warmth are the common characteristics of cotton. Of course, washed cotton also has this characteristic, so washed cotton is often used in the production of clothing and bedding. With the With the continuous improvement of washed cotton processing technology, the product richness of fabrics is also getting higher and higher, and washed cotton is even used in the furniture field.
Because of the special functions of washed cotton, its processing cost is high, and the price of fabrics will also increase. Due to the cotton fiber itself, washed cotton fabrics The phenomenon of ballooning cannot be avoided.
The difference between washed cotton and pure cotton
Selection of raw materials: washed cotton The raw material is cotton or polyester, and pure cotton only uses cotton as raw material.
The processing technology is different: the former is made through complex processing, while pure cotton is made of cotton interwoven.
Differences in functional characteristics: the former is resistant to washing and is not prone to shrinkage, while pure cotton has better stretchability than pure cotton, but both have the functions of moisture absorption and breathability.
Uses of washed cotton
Washed cotton fabrics are mainly used in the clothing field. Common ones include vests, dresses and short-sleeves. In home textiles, washed cotton is mainly used to produce bedding, such as quilt covers, pillowcases and sheets. Of course, washed cotton sofas are also becoming popular now.
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