What kind of fabric is Lycra cotton? What is the difference between Lycra cotton and pure cotton?

Lycra cotton is a fabric made of 95% or 97% cotton and 5% or 3% Lycra.

The difference between Lycra cotton and pure cotton:

1. Composition differences

Pure cotton: Pure cotton refers to the fabric made entirely of cotton fibers, without any chemical components. Pure cotton fabric has good skin affinity, breathability, and moisture absorption, making it an ideal material for making clothing and household items.

Lycra cotton: Lycra cotton is a fabric made of 95% or 97% cotton and 5% or 3% Lycra, which has good elasticity, wrinkle resistance, and comfort, and is suitable for making various clothing.

2. Performance differences

Pure cotton: Pure cotton fabric has good breathability, strong moisture absorption, and good environmental performance. It is non irritating to the skin and suitable for people with sensitive skin to wear. But it is prone to wrinkles and shrinkage, and has weak wear resistance.

Lycra cotton: Lycra cotton is characterized by good elasticity, comfortable fit, and a certain degree of warmth retention. However, the breathability and moisture absorption are relatively poor, and the wrinkle resistance and wear resistance are not as good as pure cotton fabrics.

3. Process differences

Pure cotton: The production process of pure cotton fabrics is relatively simple and can be divided into different types such as regular combing, combing, and mercerization.

Lycra cotton: The production process of Lycra cotton is relatively complex, requiring the mixing of Lycra fiber and cotton fiber, and a special post-treatment process. Lycra cotton production process is more complex, the need for Lycra fibers mixed with cotton fibers, and a special finishing process.