1. Polyester-cotton blends typically use a 65% polyester, 35% cotton ratio fabric. Polyester-cotton blends come in plain weave and twill weave. Plain weave polyester-cotton fabric is thin and fine, with good strength and abrasion resistance, minimal shrinkage, and the finished product retains its shape well. It's also affordable and durable, but not as comfortable against the skin as pure cotton. Furthermore, because polyester is difficult to dye, polyester-cotton fabrics are mostly light-colored, making them more suitable for spring and summer. Twill polyester-cotton is usually denser than plain weave, resulting in a denser, thicker fabric with better surface luster and feel.
2. Yarn-dyed pure cotton is a type of pure cotton fabric woven with warp and weft yarns of different colors. Because it's dyed before weaving, the dye penetration is strong, resulting in good colorfastness. The contrasting colored yarns create a strong three-dimensional effect and a unique style, often seen in stripes and checks in bedding. It shares the characteristics of pure cotton fabric, but usually has a higher shrinkage rate.
3. Silk fabric has a luxurious and opulent appearance, with a natural soft sheen and shimmering effect. It feels comfortable, is strong, and has better elasticity and moisture absorption than cotton. However, it is easily soiled and has less heat resistance to strong sunlight than cotton. Its fiber cross-section is a unique triangle; when it absorbs moisture locally, its light reflection changes, easily forming water stains that are difficult to remove. Therefore, a white cloth should be used when ironing silk fabric.
4. High-count, high-density jacquard fabric: Pure cotton fabrics have an exceptionally high warp and weft density and rich weave variations. Therefore, the fabric feels thick, is durable, and has a high-gloss finish. It often features a light-colored background with natural-colored patterns, making it particularly unique and elegant. It is one of the more high-end pure cotton fabrics.
5. Pure cotton has a good feel, is comfortable to use, is easy to dye, has a rich variety of patterns and designs, is soft and warm, has strong moisture absorption, is washable, and has low static electricity, making it a widely used material for bedding. However, it wrinkles easily, shrinks easily, has poor elasticity, is acid-resistant but not alkali-resistant, and should not be processed at temperatures above 100 degrees Celsius for extended periods. Therefore, it is best to spray cotton products with water before ironing to make them easier to iron. If possible, ironing the product with a steam iron after each use will yield even better results.