Knowledge related to DTY cotton imitation

DTY stretch textured yarn is a type of textured yarn for polyester synthetic fibers. It is made from polyester chips (PET) as raw materials, using high-speed spinning to produce polyester pre oriented yarn (POY), and then processed by draft false twisting. It not only has the characteristics of high breaking strength and elastic modulus of general polyester, excellent heat setting, good rebound performance, heat resistance, light resistance, strong corrosion resistance, easy washing and quick drying, but also has the characteristics of high swelling, good insulation, comfortable hand feel, and soft luster. It is an ideal raw material for knitting (weft knitting, warp knitting) or machine weaving, suitable for making clothing fabrics, bedding, and decorative items.
Next, Zhejiang Zhongpolyester Fiber Technology Co., Ltd. will tell you about the relevant knowledge of cotton imitation.
To be precise, imitation cotton should be imitation silk cotton, or chemical fiber cotton. Imitation silk cotton is a relatively high-end variety of spray bonded cotton products, commonly referred to as "silk cotton" in the market. There is a fundamental difference between "silk cotton" and "cotton" and "silk cotton". Silk cotton is also a very good insulation material that replaces down and plant cotton as clothing fillers.
1、 In real life, there are several types of imitation cotton:
1. Soft cotton, loose cotton, and non adhesive cotton
Soft touch, good rebound, strong breathability, and washability, mainly suitable for cold clothing, sleeping bags, bedding sofas, air filtration, etc.
2. Imitation silk cotton, down cotton, washed cotton
It has a comfortable and soft feel, is delicate, and has strong washability. It is mainly suitable for mid to high-end cold resistant clothing, sofas, bedding, etc.
3. Filler cotton, pearl cotton
It has a soft and smooth feel, strong rebound performance, and good breathability, mainly suitable for various sofa pillowcases, cushions, toy fillers, etc.
4. Hot melt flocs
Soft to the touch, excellent warmth retention, and strong breathability, mainly suitable for cotton clothing.
5. Hard cotton
Its advantages are: environmental protection, strong elasticity, no glue, after high-temperature and sterilization treatment, replacing traditional cotton products and sponges, it is a new product for mattress and seat cushion accessories.
2、 Which is better, imitation cotton or pure cotton?
Imitation cotton is generally used as a filling material in various types of clothing, and it is rarely directly made into textiles. Many cheap socks on the market are mostly made of imitation cotton, which will pilling over time. Compared to pure cotton, imitation cotton is cheaper in price.
To put it better, imitation cotton is mostly used as filling cotton, which is generally invisible. Pure cotton is generally used for surface clothing, which can be seen and touched. So it depends on where the specific application is. As for socks, of course, pure cotton material is better.