Cotton Spandex Fabric

I need a black, fitted women's polo for work. Just wondering what is the best fiber blend for a sturdy, resilient shirt with minimal shrinkage in the laundry. It will have to be washed frequently and I need to hold up and stay tucked in. Any info?

Black cotton is going to turn grey with repeated washings, as the surface fuzzes. If you can find a wicking poly polo, that'd be my first choice. Lycra/spandex/elastane doesn't do well with heat, as in a home or commercial dryer.

I would not, however, choose poly for work around grease -- it tends to stain.

2009-04-12 23:40:23 by Tiffany L

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Bandeau & Sheer Jersey Bandeau?

Is the sheer one really sheer? is it more flimsy? I'm not familiar at all with fabrics

Cotton jersey gets its stretch from being a knit fabric, while cotton jersey with spandex also has tiny stretch fibers knitted into the fabric. It may make it more stretchy (depends on things like, how tight the weave is) but, more importantly, it usually makes things go back to their original shape--not get 'stretched out' so easily. ('jersey' always means a knit).

Spandex can be damaged by a hot dryer and lose some or all of its stretch.

I think there are websites that define and describe all kinds of fabrics, if you're interested.

2008-07-10 08:42:14 by aleja113

Color:Blue Denim
Swatch samples are approximately 4 inches X 4 Inches
Care instructions:Machine wash, line dry

Will the clothes with spandex mess with the pure cotton fabrics somehow? Thank you for any info. :)

cold water wash and no bleach

2008-05-23 10:53:53 by That Girl

Price: $22.00 $12.31

Moisture management
Mesh inserts for ventilation
Soft wicking cotton fabric

I'm thinking of buying a garment steamer (the Jiffy J-2000, to be precise). I'm sick of ironing and my style is such that most of my clothes require it.

Most of the clothes I would like to use the steamer on are skirts and dresses that are either cotton or a cotton/spandex blend. Will the steamer work well on these fabrics? Also have a few rayon and polyester dresses I'd like to steam... will it work well on these? Are there any fabrics that the steamer will not work as well on?

And I already know not to expect perfect, crisp results from the steamer as I would get from ironing. :)

Thanks, I appreciate your help!

Steamers are great as long as you use distilled water and a pinch of salt. For stretchie fabrics just hold the steamer a little further away from the material as you don't want it getting too hot and melting the stretch in it. Happy steaming.

2007-08-05 20:01:54 by Lisa Faye Chardonnay

Where can I find American made 95 cotton and 5 spandex FABRIC?

You could try a craft store, like Michael's. They sell fabrics there. Check the fabric itself or ask a salesperson to see what is 95% cotton and 5% spandex. Good luck

2008-01-01 07:37:27 by Kung