Knowledge of clothing fabrics that should be understood

When buying clothes online, you will always encounter some terms related to fabrics, such as modal, Lycra, mercerized cotton, loops, bamboo fibers, and so on. What are the differences and advantages and disadvantages of these fabrics, and how should they be distinguished when shopping?

1、 Modal: Regenerated fiber extracted from beech wood. Modal has good softness and moisture absorption, natural wrinkle resistance and heat resistance, and is commonly used as a base for intimate clothing such as underwear. Belonging to better fabrics, finished garments are more expensive.

2、 Leica: It is a registered trademark of spandex fiber. It can greatly improve the elasticity and elongation of fabrics, and the good recovery of spandex after stretching is its great advantage. Unlike traditional elastic fibers, its elongation can reach 500% and it can be restored to its original state. Lycra fiber can be used with any fabric. Generally, a small amount of additives are added to improve the elasticity of the fabric.

3、 Mercerized cotton: widely regarded as the finest cotton, high-quality knitted fabrics made from high-quality cotton through a series of strict processing procedures, not only fully retain the excellent natural characteristics of the original cotton, but also have a silky luster and a soft texture. Mercerized cotton is lighter and thinner than ordinary cotton fabrics, with good moisture absorption and breathability. It can be divided into yarn mercerization, fabric mercerization, and double mercerization according to the different objects of mercerization. Due to its higher cost, it is often sold in the market as high-quality polo shirts, T-shirts, shirts, and business socks.

4、 Hairpin: usually thicker, the looped part can accommodate more air, so it has warmth and is often used in autumn and winter clothing products. The loop part is processed by pulling and can be processed into plush fabric, which has a lighter and softer feel and superior warmth retention performance. A great choice for sports series.

7、 Waffle cloth: "All cotton Waffle cloth" is a rising star in cotton fabrics. It is understood that this new product uses all cotton yarn for 20s × 10s as raw material, according to 56 × 55 is woven on a rapier loom using hidden grid weave, and is processed through exquisite techniques such as dyeing and finishing. The fabric has a hidden pattern as dark as bright, and its quality is almost impeccable, earning it the reputation of being one of the best cotton fabrics. The cost is high, and ready to wear clothes are more expensive.