What is lycra cotton?
The concept, characteristics and application of Lycra cotton are explained below.
1. concept
Lycra cotton is actually a brand name, which consists of 95% or 97% cotton and 5% or 3% Lycra. It is the trademark name of Invista, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the former US government. The spandex in the company's products occupies an absolute position in the market. So Lycra is almost synonymous with spandex.
2. Features
The biggest feature of Lycra cotton is that its extensibility can reach 500%, which is not available in traditional fibers. After stretching, the sea can be restored to its original state. Laka surface can be blended with any fabric, such as silk, cotton and wool. , can increase the elasticity and intimacy of the fabric, but also give people a relaxed and natural feeling, without a trace of tension, the touch is very comfortable. Of course, its hygroscopicity, heat resistance and hygiene are also very strong.
3. Application
Lycra cotton can be blended with any natural and man-made fiber, so it is widely used, including underwear, adsorption, knitwear, bedding and so on. At present, Lycra cotton has also been used in the field of fitness clothes, such as Lycra cotton fitness yoga clothes, which are not only fashionable but also comfortable to wear.
What fabric is Lycra cotton?
The name lycra cotton is a transliteration of our name. Its original name is Lycra. Lycra cotton is mainly made of 95%97% pure cotton and lycra in different proportions. This kind of fabric was first popular in America, and it was also produced and named by an American company. This American company occupies a certain position in the industry and belongs to a large company that can monopolize the market in spandex field. The predecessor of this company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DuPont Company in the United States. However, in 2004, this company was acquired by Keke Industrial Group for $4.4 billion, and now its name is Invista.
Lycra cotton and pure cotton are used
Lycra cotton is generally used in clothes, which has good ductility and is close to comfort. Lycra cotton trousers, in particular, are very good and elastic, and will not deform after being worn for a long time. However, underwear is generally made of pure cotton, and there are many close-fitting clothes, which are sanitary, warm, hygroscopic and antibacterial. Both of them have their own characteristics.
Which is better, Lycra cotton or pure cotton?
Lycra cotton is a kind of fabric made of 95% or 97% cotton and 5% or 3% Lycra, which is elastic. But because many lycra fibers are made by chemical methods, they are not very good for young skin. However, pure cotton is a kind of fabric made of cotton. When the fabric comes into contact with the skin, it has no irritation or negative effects, and it is beneficial to the human body if it is worn for a long time. Generally speaking, lycra fabric is not easy to deform, and pure cotton is comfortable to wear, but it is easy to deform. Therefore, Bian Xiao thinks that cotton is suitable for tight clothes, and Lycra is suitable for pants and coats.
One of the differences between lycra cotton and pure cotton: proportion
Fabrics made of 95% or 97% lycra cotton and 5% or 3% lycra cotton are extremely elastic.
Pure cotton ratio 100% natural cotton, this fabric is the softest.
The second difference between lycra cotton and pure cotton: fabric
Lycra cotton is made of cotton and elastic fiber, which is more elastic than pure cotton and is not easy to deform. Lycra cotton can stretch 4 to 7 times freely, and quickly recover to its original length after external force is released. Clothes made of lycra cotton have no sense of urgency and can be stretched at will.
Pure cotton fabric is made of pure cotton, its elasticity is not as good as Lycra cotton fabric, and it is easy to deform and recover during pulling. However, pure cotton clothes are very soft and comfortable. Lycra cotton is not as soft and comfortable as pure cotton.
The third difference between lycra cotton and pure cotton: safety
Lycra cotton Lycra is different from most spandex yarns. It has a special chemical structure, and it will not grow mildew in a hot and humid closed space after being wet with water. However, Lancome Lycra is always a chemical substance, which can also cause certain damage to delicate skin, so children had better not wear Lycra cotton clothes.
The pure cotton fabric is made of 100% pure cotton, which is safe and harmless and has high elasticity. Pure cotton fabric also has good hygroscopicity, moisture retention, heat resistance, alkali resistance and hygiene. The fabric has no irritation and negative effects when it comes into contact with skin, and is beneficial to human body after long-term use, and is suitable for making close-fitting clothes.
The fourth difference between lycra cotton and pure cotton: making
Generally speaking, Lycra cotton fabric is the most suitable for coat pants, because Lycra cotton fabric has good elasticity, is not easy to deform and is elastic. Pure cotton fabric is suitable for making tight-fitting clothes and baby clothes.