The retail outlets have a huge variety of household goods made from natural and mixed fabrics. How to choose the right quality underwear that will last for many years without losing its consumer properties? How much can products made from natural materials cost? How to protect relatives from allergic reactions to synthetic fibers? Let's consider all the main characteristics of fabrics - polycotton and calico - and try to understand which is better. For convenience, the characteristics are given in the table.
Comparison table between polycotton and calico
| Main characteristics | Polycotton | Calico |
| Compound. | Amount of synthetic fibers from 85 to 35% | 100% cotton in Russian-made fabrics; in Pakistani and Turkish fabrics, up to 20% artificial components are allowed. |
| Wash. | If the content of synthetic fibers is high, pilling may form on the fabric. | Washing is done at low temperatures to avoid damage to the fibers. |
| Ironing. | Not required. | Recommended, highly wrinkle-resistant. |
| Susceptibility to creases. | Absent. | There is a tendency to form creases. |
| Color rendition. | Can be painted in any shade. Does not fade over time. | Susceptible to fading when exposed to direct sunlight. |
| Moisture absorption. | Doesn't absorb well. | Good absorbency. |
| Tactile sensations. | Pleasant to the body. | Hard to the touch. |
| Hypoallergenic properties. | Does not have hypoallergenic characteristics. | Does not cause allergic reactions. |
| Tensile strength. | Excellent. | Average. |
| Breathability. | With a large percentage of synthetic components, it has poor breathability. | High breathability. |
| Electrification | Capable of accumulating static electricity and attracting dust and debris particles. | Not electrified. |
| Price. | Lower than calico. The average price is from 50 rubles per linear meter (as of 02/13/2017). | Higher than polycotton - from 90 rubles. |
| conclusions | 6 advantages. | 5 pluses. |
With a 50% ratio of natural and artificial fibers in the fabric, an optimal balance of all the positive characteristics and properties of the material is achieved, which offset the negative aspects of the synthetic components in polycotton.
What is polycotton
The material combines the naturalness of cotton fibers with polyester, which can be from 35 to 85% in the fabric composition. It does not wrinkle, is strong and durable, does not allow shrinkage and allows the use of various coloring compositions that do not lose their brightness over time.
What is calico?
The fabric is made from cotton threads with a plain weave, smooth and matte appearance on both sides of the material.Excellent for making bed linen, it is highly environmentally friendly and has high hygienic characteristics.
Application of polycotton and calico fabrics
Materials used:
- in the production of bed linen;
- in the manufacture of blankets, mattress covers and pillow covers;
- when sewing clothes for adults and children - blouses for newborns, rompers, diapers, bathrobes, T-shirts, blouses, men's shirts, etc.;
- sewing home textiles - tablecloths, bedspreads, curtains, etc.
Caring for things
When washing, it is recommended to fasten all buttons and fasteners, turn items inside out and use products with a minimum amount of bleaching ingredients. The water heating temperature should not be set above 40 ºC, ironing should be carried out using gentle modes. Drying things should be done in well-ventilated areas, without direct penetration of sunlight. It is possible to remove static electricity by using fabric softeners.
The choice of fabrics for sewing bedding and clothing always remains with the consumer. It is important to weigh all the positive and negative aspects of each material, to find that golden mean that will allow you to use things for a long time without losing their consumer properties. Calico and polycotton with a high content of natural fibers will allow you to experience all the advantages of natural materials that are pleasant to the body and easy to care for.
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