Workwear, differences between cotton and polyester.

Today professionals like your doctor, physical therapist or esthetician, they contribute in services but also in presenting his own studio and even themselves to the fullest. It is now the penalty wear work clothes and appropriate and in order, perhaps personalized with the colors and logo of the study or simply his own name, to give immediately a professional impact to the customer. But often faced with the need to renew their work uniform, both in medical, aesthetic or terapistico, there is facing a doubt, almost Hamlet-like, preferably made of cotton or polyester? What are their characteristics? What benefits gives a mixed fabric of polyester / cotton? The cotton fabric has been used for hundreds of years but the textile industry today, the mixture or replace it with other "new" tissues, we understand why.

cotton and polyester fabric, perfect union?

The "fusion" of polyester and cotton has created a new generation of fabrics for clothing that have mostly eliminated the one and the disadvantages on the other hand thus combining the many strengths. But let's see the features in detail.

What's cotton fabric?

The cotton was the most natural fabric used for hundreds of years due to its consistency, strength and breathability. Especially work in clothing and in that from "everyday" have always been more or less resistant and / or hot products such as tissues Moleskin, Denim, Drill, the Gabardine, the Madras, the Poplin, the Velvet, etc., etc., all originated from the cotton fiber. Cotton is derived from hair that forms on the flax plant seeds that grows in hot and humid climates. After being collected is treated and worked by practicing the cleaning of fiber from different residues, it is then sent to another machine called roughing it "combing" the intertwined fibers, aligning them in parallel fibers and discarding the ones too short. In the end, through the use of other machinery, it is worked until it becomes thin, durable and ready to weaving.

Cotton flower properties' of cotton fabric

Cotton fiber has always been the most widely used because it has many advantages and few disadvantages. Among the more obvious advantages of the cotton fabric there are: the resistance to washing, the electrostatic isolation, the water permeability, the hygiene, its freshness and breathability in contact with the skin and its comfort. Unlike the wool that protects from the cold, the cotton protects from the heat, especially if you wear white garments. It has good tear resistance and is a hypoallergenic fabric. The disadvantages of cotton fabric hand are easy crumpling, the lack of elasticity, the pores constriction post-washing, the discoloration in hot water, and then the obligation to separate washes for color.

The polyester fabric

The polyester is not among the most popular fabrics in clothing because of its synthetic composition of fossil origin (petroleum) and its cheapness. E 'consists of chains of chemical bonds of polymers, and based on the monomers incorporated in these polymer chains, are obtained various types of polyesters with different characteristics and type of use applications the bottles, the containers, the safety belts, the belts transporters, fibers for tires, etc, etc. Its use in the textile industry is relatively recent (early 50s) and starts as a fabric for the padding of winter clothing or for the production of technical sports apparel or batteries. Now it is widely used by mixing with other natural fibers or sintentiche for the realization of any item of clothing.

Property of polyester fabric

Being a synthetic product, the polyester has the ability to be machined according to requirements to obtain a shiny fabric or matte, rough or soft, breathable or waterproof. It also has other specific characteristics that have facilitated the explosion in a few years such as abrasion resistance, elasticity, resistance to creasing, its good thermal insulation, quick drying and does not absorb stains and humidity. On the other hand, however, also has disadvantages that limit its use to 100% as the formation of pilling, ie the wear beads on the surface, the static electricity, which attracts dust and not a good feeling to human body, the ease with leathers promotes sweating phenomena and the occurrence of bad odors.

The right compromise for a perfect fabric

When you combine the two fibers you get the best of both tissues, creating a very durable fabric, light and perfect fitting. The blends of cotton and polyester, or poly cotton, are very durable, versatile, retain the fold and the colors longer, are soft, read to the touch and less susceptible to shrinkage. On our site you can find the professional attire Made in Italy best suited to your size requirements or fabric, with innovative models mono-cuts like Torres or variable-length pants as Kendo. In addition, on request, our goal is customizations with logos or letters of the customer, we can provide that is embroidered silk-screened, that with modern digital techniques.

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