Spring is approaching and winter is coming to an end. At this time, the exchange of cold and warm air is frequent, the weather is cloudy and sunny, and the range of changes in air humidity and temperature also begins to increase.
For some southern regions, this When wearing a velvet four-piece suit, it will become sticky and sweaty if it is not breathable. Today Xiaoyuan will introduce to you the warm and breathable washed cotton. It is suitable to use now that the temperature is hot and cold, and the weather returns to the south frequently.
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What is Washed cotton?
Washed cotton, also Known as washed cotton. It is not the name of a type of cotton, but a process of washing and processing the finished fabric. The washing process refers to a production process in which the fabric is washed 2-3 times with water at a high temperature of 95°C, and then subjected to double-sided hot pressing and other treatments.
Fabrics washed with high temperature water will have slight It has a wrinkled and aged feel, combines the softness of pure cotton with the breathability of linen, and is known as “affordable linen”.
/ △The washed fabrics all have a slight wrinkle feeling, which is not of poor quality. If it is wrinkle-free, it may not be pure cotton and has not been washed at high temperatures.
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Seasonal washable cotton kit
Really comfortable
Compared to ordinary Pure cotton and water-washed cotton have better moisture absorption, breathability, and higher safety factor. In the seasons when skin is sensitive and skin problems are prone to break out, the advantages of water-washed cotton are as obvious as the temperature changes at this time:
1. The more you wash it, the softer it gets, and the more you use it, the more comfortable it becomes
Generally speaking, cotton After washing, the fabric will more or less shrink, wrinkle, harden and other problems. The washing process can improve these defects.
Water washing process refers to the use of 95℃ high temperature Water, wash the fabric 2-3 times, and then go through the production process of double-sided hot pressing. After the fabric is washed, it not only feels softer than ordinary pure cotton, but also has enhanced washing resistance and tensile strength. Therefore, it will not shrink and harden after multiple washings like ordinary pure cotton. On the contrary, it will become smoother with more washing. , the softer it gets the more you wash it.
2. Keep warm Breathable, easy to cope with weather changes
Washed cotton has the softness and warmth of ordinary cotton, is better than ordinary cotton in hygroscopicity, and has breathability similar to linen. In the season when the temperature is unstable and the air humidity begins to increase, water-washed cotton can exert the advantages of pure cotton when it is cold. The thermal insulation effect and excellent breathability can help dissipate heat when overheating, making the quilt more comfortable.
If you encounter hot flashes, go back to Nantian , the moisture-absorbing and drying properties of washed cotton can also help get rid of the damp and sticky feeling in the quilt, create a dry and comfortable sleeping environment, and prevent the skin from breeding mites due to moisture, which can cause itching and allergies.
3. Not easy to shrink or fade , durable and safer
After high-temperature washing and pre-shrinking treatment, after the floating color is washed away, washed cotton will generally not shrink or fade, making it healthier, safer and more durable. There is also a kind of yarn-dyed washing for washed cotton, which is a process in which the yarn is dyed and then weaved. This kind of washed cotton has higher color fastness and is less likely to fade and fade. Of course, the price is also higher.
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Be wary of chemical fiber “washed cotton”
Washed cotton is not necessarily “cotton”
Like brushed cotton, there are also many types of washed cotton: both pure cotton and chemical fiber washing. Although washed chemical fiber fabrics are softer than ordinary chemical fiber fabrics, they have poor moisture absorption, breathability, warmth retention, and comfort. During the change of seasons, the skin is sensitive and can easily cause dryness, itching, allergies and other problems.
If you want to successfully avoid chemical fiber washing, First of all, be wary of the price trap: it is almost impossible to buy pure washed cotton for less than 100 yuan; secondly, when buying, be sure to check the product ingredients clearly, 100% cotton is pure cotton! When purchasing in a physical store, you can ask the store clerk or read the wash label. When purchasing online, you can check the “product parameters” or details page to confirm the fabric composition before purchasing!
