Cotton cloth (cotton fabric)
Cotton cloth is a cloth woven with cotton yarn, which is the general term for all kinds of cotton textiles. Cotton cloth is easy to keep warm, soft and close-fitting, moisture absorption, and air permeability are very good. It is a necessity in people's daily life. Cotton fiber can be made into a variety of fabrics, from light and transparent voile to thick canvas and thick velveteen. It has a wide range of uses in people's clothing, bedding, interior goods, interior decoration, etc., in addition to packaging , Industry, medical, military, etc. also have a wide range of applications.
Types of cotton fabrics
Plain cloth
It is a fabric woven with plain weave whose linear density of warp and weft yarns is the same or similar to that of warp and weft yarns. Divided into coarse plain cloth, medium plain cloth, and fine plain cloth. Coarse cloth body is rough and thick, and the cloth surface has more neps and impurities, which is firm and durable. The middle-flat cloth has a tighter structure, a smooth and plump surface, a firm texture and a harder hand. The fine plain cloth has a fine, clean and soft body, a light and compact texture, and less impurities on the surface of the cloth. Purpose Underwear, pants, blouses, summer outerwear, bedding, printed handkerchiefs, medical rubber bottom cloth, electrical insulation cloth, etc.
twill fabric
Twill is a cotton fabric with two upper and lower twill weaves and a 45° left diagonal. Features Obvious twill lines on the front, but not obvious on the back of variegated twill. The warp and weft yarn counts are similar, the warp density is slightly higher than the weft density, and the hand feel is softer than khaki and plain cloth. Purpose: Uniforms, sportswear, sports shoe clips, emery cloth backing and padding, etc.
denim
Denim is made of pure cotton indigo-dyed warp yarns and natural weft yarns, which are interwoven with a three-on-one right twill weave. It is a thicker yarn-dyed warp twill fabric. Advantages: Good elasticity, thick texture, indigo blue color can be matched with clothes of various colors. Disadvantages: Poor air permeability, easy to fade, and too tight. Use men's and women's jeans, denim tops, denim vests, denim skirts, etc. The shopping technique has clear lines, without too many black spots and other untidy hairs, and without any irritating smell. The cleaning and maintenance can be machine washed. Maigoo Life Editor recommends adding two spoons of vinegar and salt when washing and soaking, which can play a role in fixing the color. When washing, the reverse side should be washed, and the reverse side should be straightened and aired.
Oxford cloth
Oxford cloth, also known as Oxford spinning, is a fabric with diverse functions and wide applications. Advantages: Versatile, waterproof, washable, compact, strong, and wear-resistant. Disadvantages do not feel so good. Use trolley case, backpack, hand bag, tool bag, tent, carport, baby stroller, etc. The larger the water pressure, density and weight, the better. Cleaning and maintenance Only use a toothbrush dipped in detergent to clean the dirty place, you can machine wash.
flannel
The flannel is a fleece machine that pulls the fibers of the yarn body out of the yarn body, and evenly covers the surface of the fabric, so that the fabric presents a rich and fluffy cotton fabric. Advantages: Good warmth retention, not easy to deform, easy to clean, and comfortable. Disadvantages easy to shed hair, easy to generate static electricity. Use winter underwear, pajamas and shirts. Buying skills depends on whether the fabric is delicate, whether the velvet is even, and whether the hand feels smooth. Cleaning and maintenance Use a dry cloth to pat the dust on the surface of the flannel, or wipe it with a damp cloth that has been wrung out.
Canvas
Canvas fabrics are actually fabrics made with cotton or cotton polyester as raw materials and a special process. The advantages are strong and durable, versatile and diverse. Disadvantages: Not waterproof, not resistant to dirt, easy to be deformed, yellowed, and faded after washing. Use luggage fabrics, shoes, travel bags, backpacks, sails, tents, etc. Buying skills It is soft and comfortable to touch by hand. Look at the density of the canvas, there will be no pinholes in the sun. When cleaning, maintaining, and washing, the force should be gentle and even, and then dry naturally in a ventilated and cool place, and do not expose it to the sun.
Corduroy
The fabric of corduroy is generally made of cotton, and it is also blended or interwoven with other fibers. Advantages: Thick texture, good warmth retention, good air permeability, and a smooth and soft feel. Disadvantages are easier to tear, poor elasticity, and more prone to dust. Use autumn and winter outerwear, shoe and hat fabrics, upholstery fabrics, curtains, sofa fabrics, handicrafts, toys, etc. Buying skills to see whether the color is pure, bright, and whether the corduroy is round and full. If it's clothes, choose pure cotton, if it's other clothes, choose polyester cotton. For cleaning and maintenance, use a soft brush to gently scrub in the direction of the fluff. Ironing and heavy pressure are not suitable.