How to tell if the sheets are pure cotton? Pure cotton bed sheet fabric is durable and comfortable, and is very popular with everyone. So how to distinguish when choosing? Let me tell you this.
How to tell whether bed sheets are pure cotton?
Current bed sheet fabrics on the market are made of pure cotton, which is the most comfortable and breathable, so most families prefer pure cotton when choosing bed sheet fabrics. sheet. Moreover, pure cotton fabrics are also economical and affordable. So when choosing pure cotton bed sheets, how to tell whether they are pure cotton fabrics? Here are a few simple ways to tell:
Look at the fabric of the bed sheets
1. Look at the tag or washing machine Water mark, if it is marked with 75%-100% cotton, it is pure cotton fabric (it does not rule out shoddy products)
2. In addition, pure cotton fabrics have no aurora, so use both hands Flatten the fabric and add a certain amount of tension. The fabric is at a 45-degree angle with the body. Look at the light source to see if there is any dazzling light. If there is, it proves that there is chemical fiber. Otherwise, it is pure cotton fabric.
Touch the fabric of the bed sheets
You can tell whether the bed sheets are pure cotton by touching them. Pure cotton fabrics feel plump and thick. For fabrics of the same thickness, pure cotton feels firm and sinewy, while polyester fabrics feel soft, loose, and boneless, and are relatively smoother.
Pinch the sheet fabric
Pure cotton sheets will have obvious wrinkles after pinching them vigorously. Fold the fabric in half and use your fingernails to scrape it firmly and unfold it, and there will be a clear fold line. If the polyester fabric is pinched, But there are no obvious wrinkles.
Burn the bed sheet fabric
Pull out a small or strand of yarn from the seam edge of the bed sheet. The cotton fiber will not melt or shrink when it is close to the flame. It will burn immediately when it comes into contact with the flame. When it burns, it will burn paper. After burning out, it will turn into fine and soft gray-black or gray-white flocculent ash without scorch.
Benefits of choosing pure cotton sheets
Soft and comfortable, good hygroscopicity
The cotton fiber of pure cotton sheets can absorb moisture in the air under normal circumstances , its moisture content is 8-10%, which ensures that when we come into contact with pure cotton sheets, we feel soft and comfortable, rather than dry and stiff. At the same time, because cotton fiber is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, and the cotton fiber itself has the advantages of high elasticity and porousness, a large amount of air can accumulate between the fibers. Air is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, which makes cotton fiber a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Fiber textiles have good moisture retention and are naturally warmer and more comfortable.
Good heat resistance, durable and washable
Scientific research has found that the cotton products we use daily have relatively good heat resistance, even at 100 degrees Celsius. At high temperatures, cotton products will only evaporate water, but it will not have a big impact on the cotton fiber itself. That is to say, our cotton products can be washed, printed and dyed more casually in daily use. This will not have a big impact, and it also greatly improves the durability and washability of cotton products. .
Good alkali resistance
Alkali resistance can be said to be a relatively important feature of cotton fabrics. Because cotton fibers have greater resistance to alkali, cotton fabrics are In alkaline solution, fibers will not be damaged because cotton fabrics and other fabrics have such properties, which greatly facilitates the washing and disinfection of clothing, and is also conducive to dyeing, printing and various processes of pure cotton textiles. Processing to produce more new varieties of cotton fabrics and clothing styles. This is the obvious advantage that cotton products occupy a relatively dominant position in our lives.
Healthy and harmless
Everyone knows that the raw materials of our cotton products come from naturally grown cotton, and the cotton fiber in cotton is natural fiber, and its main component is Cellulose. Our pure cotton products are composed of these cotton fibers. After a relatively comprehensive inspection and practice, we concluded that pure cotton fabrics will not cause any irritation when in contact with the skin, and they will not have any negative effects. Therefore, we Wearing cotton products for a long time is also beneficial to the body, and its hygienic performance is quite good. This is also an obvious advantage of cotton products.
The difference between pure cotton and pure cotton
The two mainly lie in the difference in cotton content. Pure cotton fabrics are generally made of cotton, and their cotton content is very high. If the cotton content is above 70%, it is called pure cotton. And 100% cotton means that the cotton content of the entire garment is more than 95%.
Pure cotton is a textile made of cotton as the basic raw material and made of warp and weft yarns intertwined vertically and horizontally through a loom. Fabrics with a cotton content of more than 75% can be defined as pure cotton. Therefore, the cotton content of pure cotton is between 75% and 100%. Cotton fabric is generally a proper noun used in many clothing and other materials. For example, common cotton products are generally divided into many types, including poplin, linen, twill, khaki, swag, gabardine, and Henggong. , labor cloth, Oxford cloth, chambray, woolen cloth, velveteen, etc. Therefore, cotton means that the fabric is made of 100% cotton.
In fact, both pure cotton and 100% cotton have the same advantages, and both are healthier for the body. Cotton fiber is a natural fiber, and its main component is cellulose. It does not cause any irritation or negative effects when in contact with the skin. It is beneficial to the human body when worn for a long time and has good hygienic properties. And the moisturizing type, heat resistance, alkali resistance, and warmth retention properties are all very good.
