What is mercerized cotton? Which is better, mercerized cotton or pure cotton?

The essence of mercerized cotton is still cotton. It is a kind of cotton cloth with bright luster made from high-quality cotton as raw material and processed by singeing, mercerization, etc. In addition to having excellent luster, mercerized cotton also has very special properties. Such excellent quality. Let me introduce to you in detail some of the characteristics of mercerized cotton and which one is better than pure cotton.

First of all, the surface of mercerized cotton has a mercerized luster, which will be more obvious in places with good light, while the color of pure cotton will be much softer, so mercerized cotton is superior in terms of gloss. Made of pure cotton.

Mercerized cotton uses better quality cotton. Even if it is processed, it still retains most of the characteristics of cotton. Mercerized cotton feels soft and the fabric is comfortable to wear. It has moisture absorption, breathability and purity. Cotton is very close, but the price is much higher than pure cotton. It is generally used to make T-shirts, polo shirts and other clothing.

Mercerized cotton fabric generally does not pill, but its elasticity is average and its dimensional stability is poor. It is easy to leave wrinkles after friction, and it will inevitably shrink after washing. Mercerized cotton is sensitive to acid and alkali, so use neutral detergent when washing.

From all aspects of performance, mercerized cotton is generally better than pure cotton, but its price is also more expensive than pure cotton. Mercerized cotton is also sold in the Fabric Hall of Hall 3. The following models are sales Better mercerized cotton fabric.

40s mercerized cotton: The count of this mercerized cotton is 40s, the fabric composition is 95% cotton + 5% spandex, the width of the fabric is 170cm, and its weight It is 190g/m². The fabric is soft, breathable and glossy. It can be used to make T-shirts, home clothes and other products. The wholesale price of the fabric is 40 yuan/meter.

Plain weave mercerized cotton: The composition of the fabric is 100% cotton. The weight of the fabric is 400g/m². Its width is 172cm. It is thicker and has good warmth retention. There are currently 5 colors to choose from. This fabric is suitable for the production of home clothes, thin jackets and other clothing. The price per meter is 25 yuan.