Choosing the right products for your business isn't easy. Probably the most important decision to make is what fabrics are the best for you.

The answer depends on a combination of your particular requirements. For example: The qualities you’re looking for: softness, breathability, moisture-wicking, etc. Your budget: Cost Your customer: Age range, fashion style, etc. Occasion: Business: casual, sport

Here we're going to look at 3 different fabrics and point out their pros and cons.

1. The characteristics of different fabrics

100%cotton

• What is 100% cotton and why it is popular?

Cotton has long been the most popular fabric. It also has the highest yield natural fiber in the world. Cotton is a fluffy and natural vegetable fiber obtained from the seed pod of the cotton plant. People like it because it's comfortable and durable.

HugePOD chooses the highest quality long-staple cotton with 2000 sunshine hours and a growth cycle of more than 200 days. It is spotlessly white and of the highest quality. There is only 3% of this kind of cotton in the world.

• Characteristics of Cotton

①Breathability: All cotton fabrics are soft and breathable; it is great for Humid weather. ②Warmth Retention: There are many pores in the fiber to trap the air. Cotton is flexible and warm. ③Softness: Cotton can absorb moisture from the surrounding air; the water content is 8-10%. It is very soft. ④Anti-pilling/wrinkle resistant: ⑤Flexibility: 100% cotton isn't very flexible. ⑥Maintenance: When washing a cotton shirt, use cold water and avoid adding too much detergent as this can affect the wear of the fabric.

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100% Polyester

Polyester is a synthetic fiber. This fabric is famous for its anti-wrinkle properties. Polyester is becoming an increasingly popular option in the clothing industry. Polyester is lightweight and is a bit silkier than cotton. It's good for sport.

• Characteristics of Polyester

①Flexibility:Polyester naturally stretches so is more comfortable. It doesn't shrink, and 100% polyester will not lose its shape even after heavy wear. ②Heat resistance: Polyester is heat resistant and highly flexible ③Hygroscopicity: The Low moisture absorbency makes the fabric dry quickly. Polyester is also odor-resistant. ④Abrasion resistance: Polyester is second only to nylon, which has the best abrasion resistance. It is better than other natural and synthetic fibers. ⑤Maintenance: Easy care. The washing temperature is recommended to be below 45 degrees celsius.

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Blend

A Blend is a yarn or fabric that is made up of more than one type of fiber. It makes up a massive percentage of the market, for good reason. It combines the advantages of cotton and polyester.

• Characteristics of blends

①Breathability: Because there are cotton fibers in the blend, the blend is more breathable than 100% polyester products. ②Flexibility: It has high polyester strength improving the durability of the fabric, and has better elasticity in both dry and wet conditions. Also, it doesn't shrink easily ③Abrasion resistance: It has perfect abrasion resistance, 1x higher than cotton of the same specification. ④Wrinkle resistant: ⑤Maintenance: The washing method is the same as ordinary clothes. A piece of advice: Don't wash or iron at a high temperature.

• Popular Blend products Check these blended fabric products>>>

2. Which fabric is best for you？

• Here’s a simple breakdown of the pros and cons
• What’s the right fabric for you? Short answers

①Choose 100% cotton. If you want clothes that are soft, comfortable, breathable, and gentle on the skin. Please note: cotton may shrink a bit and can wrinkle. However, cotton is usually a safe bet. ②Choose 100% polyester. If you want clothes that are lightweight, durable, wrinkle-free and won't shrink. Please note: There are some cons. 100% polyester is less breathable and may irritate people with sensitive skin. ③Choose a Blend if it is still very difficult for you to make a decision between 100% cotton and 100% polyester. The best of both worlds. Please note: They tend to be priced higher.

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