Blending raw materials makes it possible to deliberately influence a fabric's wear and care properties, its look and its price. The aim is always to match the properties to the intended use and the customer's wishes.
Cotton/elastane: high shape retention, no bagging out over time, a shaping and supporting effect.
Cotton/MicroModal: natural raw materials, pleasantly soft to wear, excellent moisture absorption and release, as easy to care for as cotton.
Cotton/polyamide: often a double-faced fabric with excellent moisture transport, a slightly cotton-like feel yet much softer than pure cotton.
Cotton/viscose: a sheen effect, good value.
Cotton/polyester: low creasing, easy to iron.
Polyester/cotton: good moisture transport, hard-wearing.
A look at the label pays off: the blend reveals what a garment can do – whether it shapes and supports, drapes especially softly or is built for durability.
You will find all terms around fibres and materials in our Underwear Glossary.
