Cotton fabric at Blue Industry

Cotton

Before weaving can take place, the individual threads must be made from a type of fiber, either by spinning fibers together or by twisting and binding the ends (the former is much more common).

Certain raw materials make better threads than others. Almost all of them have unique properties. Cotton is by far the most common type of thread used.

The vast majority of fabric choices for shirts are made of 100% cotton. In some cases, the threads are treated before weaving, or the finished fabric is treated after weaving to achieve "wrinkle-free" and other useful effects, but the raw material remains the same.

Most shirt cotton is made from long-staple or extra-long-staple (ELS) cotton. However, all cotton products share some basic properties that make them ideal for shirts:

• Easy Maintenance - Cotton can be washed repeatedly. Heat and water have little effect on cotton fabrics, and quick ironing after washing ensures minimal creasing. The convenience of wearing a cotton shirt, washing it, and having it ready to wear once it’s dry makes it the most practical choice on the market.
• Color - Cotton absorbs dyes well. This is a somewhat underappreciated property outside the tailoring industry, but a well-dyed cotton shirt should withstand years of sunlight without fading.
• Comfort - Cotton is both lightweight and breathable. Air escapes easily. This makes it poor for providing warmth but ideal for wearing close to the skin—it prevents you from feeling stuffy and sweaty. For the same reason, most undershirts are made from cotton.

The fibers of the cotton plant can typically be spun into threads. This results in long threads that can be used to make shirts or other garments.

Cotton is a unicellular, soft fiber that grows from the skin of the seeds of the cotton plant. The fibers are spun into threads and used to create soft textiles. Both the fiber and the textile are referred to as cotton.

By adding a non-cotton material, additional properties can be introduced to the fabric. For example, there are shirts and sweaters that are 60% cotton and 40% polyester.