When buying clothes outside, I often see “100% polyester fiber” written on it. What kind of fabric is this? Which one is better, cotton? What are the pros and cons?
Polyester fiber is a name for polyester. Merchants use this to confuse consumers because polyester is a low-grade and cheap fiber material. Well.
The advantage is that it is sturdy It is wear-resistant, has a certain stiffness, is easy to wash and dry, has good color fastness, does not fade or shrink. The popular polyester fabric in the 1980s was blended polyester fabric. Disadvantages: fear of Mars, non-breathable, will become translucent when exposed to water, the friction parts of the fabric will shine, poor thermal insulation performance, etc.
Which is better, polyester or cotton:
Yes Some people think cotton is good, and some people think polyester fiber is environmentally friendly. The same material is woven into cloth, but when made into different things, the effects are different.
Polyester fiber is often used as a common fabric for sports pants, but polyester is not breathable and easily feels stuffy, so it is not a high-end fabric. Today, when the world is following the environmental protection route, autumn and winter fabrics are also commonly used, but they are not easy to make underwear. The production cost is lower than cotton. Polyester is acid resistant. Use neutral or acid detergent when cleaning. Using alkaline detergent will accelerate the aging of the fabric. In addition, polyester fiber fabrics generally do not require ironing, just light ironing with low-temperature steam
. Because no matter how many times you iron it, just like cotton, it will wrinkle when exposed to water.
Cotton and polyester fiber are different, cotton is alkali resistant. Just use ordinary laundry detergent when cleaning. Light blanching with medium-temperature steam will do. Cotton is breathable, moisture-wicking, and is often used as a fabric for children’s clothing.
Although cotton and polyester fiber have different advantages and disadvantages, in order to neutralize their respective advantages and make up for their disadvantages, the two materials are often used in a certain proportion. When used in combination, you can learn from each other’s strengths and achieve the effects you need in daily life.
