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Type of Materials

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Cotton

Properties

・	Absorbs water and moisture well, provides a soft touch to skin

・	May shrink after washing
・	Wrinkles easily

Egyptian Cotton

・	Produced in Nile Basin, with slender, strong and glossy fibre
・	Often used in shirts etc

Peruvian Cotton

・	Long fiber, seldom made for twisting, yet it is strong and elastic
・	Often used in socks etc

Indian Cotton

・	Refers to all cotton produced in India, with short fibre
・	Often used in carpet, coverings and shirts etc

Organic Cotton

・	Comes from fields free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers for over three years

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Linen

・	Good air permeability, heat conductivity and heat dissipation (Escape heat from the body)
・	Absorbs water and moisture well with good perspiration
・	Soft and flexible, not stick to body

・	Wrinkles easily
・	Loose seams easily
・	Hard fiber may lead to stinging pain on skin
・	Friction under wet condition may cause fuzz balls

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Silk

・	Good air permeability, heat conductivity and heat dissipation (Escape heat from the body)
・	Absorbs water and moisture well with good perspiration
・	Soft and flexible, not stick to body

・	Provides less UV protection, colour fades easily
・	Friction under wet condition may cause fuzz balls

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Wool

・	Light and warm
・	Absorbs moisture well
・	Not wrinkles easily
・	Not easily deformed
・	Not ignite easily

・	May shrink after washing
・	Mild acidity
・	Less susceptible to attack by insects and mold

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Cashmere

・	Light and soft, with a supple touch to skin
・	Smooth with lustre
・	Absorbs moisture well

・	Cause fuzz balls easily
・	Becomes weak due to fiction

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Polyester

・	Not easily deform after wash, dries quickly
・	Not shrink after washing

・	Easy to cause static electricity
・	Weak in absorbing water and moisture

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Acrylic

・	Lightweight and warm
・	Fluffy

・	Cause fuzz balls easily
・	Easy to cause static electricity

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Polyurethane

・	High stretchability
・	Lightweight

・	May cause discoloration or deterioration when using chlorine bleach
・	Avoids direct sunlight (may cause discoloration / deterioration)

Materials

Properties‧Merit

Demerit

Rayon

・	Absorptive
・	Has a unique lustre attraction
・	With drape

・	May shrink after washing
・	Becomes deteriorated due to friction
・	Wrinkles easily
・	Becomes less durable under wet condition

Thread Thickness

Yarn count
It is an unit which defines yarn's fineness or coarseness. It expresses whether the yarn is thick or thin. 1 cotton count yarn has 453.6g weight and 768.1m length.

The thinner, the bigger yarn count number.

Thick yarn: 20 or less yarn count
Moderate yarn: 30-40 yarn count
Thin yarn: 50 or above yarn count

Single thread

One thread (made by twisting fibers together). It has soft texture. The garment is easily twisted.

Twin thread

Twisted from 2 single threads. It is durable, not easily twisted or deformed after washing.

Twisted thread

Thread made by repeated twisting. It has a fresh touch and cool texture.

Weaving Method

Plain stitch
The knit side creates a smooth surface with knit stitches. (The surface and inner part are different) It is made of basic stitch to produce the most durable and stable fabric.

Pique

It is characterized by the regular stitch with a rough surface, which is less elastic.

Fleece lining

The inner part is made of thick yarn which allows moisture.

Pile

The pile surface has a soft texture. As it is made of cotton, it has high moisture content and hygroscopicity.

Double-sided fabric

It has lateral stretch. Using stockinette stitch, it creates the same pattern on surface and inner part.

Double-sided rib Fabric

Formed by combining 2 rib knit fabrics, which both the surface and inner part has a smooth texture. It is relatively thick, with low elasticity and permanent press.

Waffle

The appearance is like honeycomb and waffle. It is characterized by the rough surface.