How to choose the material sewing t shirt?

T shirts are made by many materials, but the most popular material is cotton. However, there are many types of cotton for your choice, so what are differences between these types?

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1. 100% cotton t shirts:

Features: 100% cotton fibers derived from cotton bolls.

T shirts with 100% cotton has the ability to absorb sweat well, suited to the tropical climate. However, 100% cotton t shirts are easy to be wrinkled and high cost. It can be called luxury goods.

Elasticity: there are 2 types of 2-way and 4-way stretch, 4-way stretch will be comfortable to wear and better elasticity.

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2. CVC tshirt fabric (usually called cotton 65/35)

Feature: Consists of 65% cotton and 35% PE fibers.

T shirts with cotton 65/35 has feature of both cotton and so it has a high price, because the cotton accounted for 65%. Used for high-end tshirt.

Elasticity: 2 – way and 4 – way stretch.

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3. TC tshirt fabric (usually called cotton or 35/65)

Features: Components 35% cotton and 65% PE.

T shirts with this material so it feels soft outside of the fabric but still "standing fabric" of PE. This is the average material when making t shirt and was mostly used.

Elasticity: 2 – way and 4 – way stretch.