The fabric obtained by high-quality cotton after mercerization process is called mercerized cotton, while double mercerized cotton is based on mercerized cotton and then mercerized cotton cloth once. We call this kind of fabric that has been mercerized twice Called double mercerized cotton, double mercerized cotton has many excellent properties, but of course it also has some drawbacks, which will be explained one by one below.
Advantages of double mercerized cotton:
The yarns used in double mercerized cotton are better quality cotton and have been mercerized twice, so After being made into cloth, it has a stronger luster than mercerized cotton. The cloth has a feel comparable to pure cotton, and has good hygroscopicity and breathability. The fabric is warm and can be used to make T-shirts, vests and other close-fitting clothing.
Disadvantages of double mercerized cotton:
The elasticity of mercerized cotton is about the same as that of pure cotton. It can only be said to be very average. The wear resistance of cotton is definitely not as good as that of chemical fiber products. Therefore, mercerized cotton products are used in Avoid frequent stretching or friction. In addition, the color fastness of mercerized cotton is not good and it is easy to fade. The fabric is sensitive to acid and alkali, so if it is accidentally stained, the clothes should be washed in time.
How much does double mercerized cotton cost?
The price of double mercerized cotton is generally higher than that of pure cotton. Of course, the prices of mercerized cotton with different qualities are also biased. The price is mainly between 50 and 80 yuan per meter. Of course, the price of double mercerized cotton with better quality is also different. Cotton also has hundreds of pieces per meter. There are also a variety of double mercerized cotton fabrics for sale. Below I would like to recommend a double mercerized cotton fabric that is more commonly sold in shopping malls.
60s fine cotton double mercerized pique: The composition of this fabric is 100% cotton. Its width and weight are 177cm and 180g/m² respectively. It can be used to produce T-shirts, skirts and other products. The wholesale price of fabric is 95 yuan per meter.
