{"id":259,"date":"2016-09-07T07:34:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T12:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theadairgroup.com\/resources\/?p=259"},"modified":"2016-09-06T07:36:46","modified_gmt":"2016-09-06T12:36:46","slug":"t-shirt-fabrics-that-last-the-longest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theadairgroup.com\/resources\/t-shirt-fabrics-that-last-the-longest\/","title":{"rendered":"T-Shirt Fabrics That Last the Longest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Comfort and style are obviously important when it comes to clothing, but durability is every bit as crucial.\u00a0 There\u2019s not much point in buying something that looks and feels great if just a couple of weeks later it\u2019s ready for the trash can.<\/p>\n

Plus, you have to take into account what you\u2019ll be doing with the clothing \u2013 maybe you\u2019re looking to have something printed on it \u2013 and the situations you\u2019ll be in while wearing it.\u00a0 T-shirts, for example, can be tricky to get right, so we\u2019ll walk you through what fabrics you can look for<\/a> and their differences, thus helping you find something you can look great in for a long time.<\/p>\n

Your T-shirt\u2019s Purpose:<\/h2>\n

When buying t-shirts, it\u2019s important to keep in mind the sort of things you\u2019ll be putting them through.\u00a0 Picking a fabric that\u2019s going to hold up for quite some time has a lot to do with the situations you\u2019re going to expose it to.<\/p>\n

Certain fabrics that would be fine if you\u2019re just wearing a shirt for casual situations might not be so durable if you\u2019re really into activities like outdoor sports or painting.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for t-shirts<\/a> that you can wear for work, and know that you\u2019re going to be kind of rough on them, then you definitely want to have this in mind when looking for the best fabrics.<\/p>\n

Cotton Fabrics:<\/h2>\n

Cotton is an extremely popular choice of fabric for most people, due to its level of comfort.\u00a0 While it is comfortable, cotton can also be very durable and resilient.\u00a0 Cheaper cotton fabrics are less likely to be particularly durable, but as you work your way up the cost ladder, cotton fabrics become not only more durable but also softer \u2013 a double bonus!<\/p>\n

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Combed cotton and pima cotton are both great options for a combined durability\/softness quality.\u00a0 Combed cotton is cotton that has been combed before it\u2019s been made into yarn.\u00a0 This process removes the short strands and takes out any kinks, thus making the material more durable.\u00a0 Pima cotton is produced from very long cotton fibers that, like combed cotton, make them soft and durable.\u00a0 This cotton is also more resilient in terms of retaining color and shape \u2013 so no stretching.<\/p>\n

Polyester:<\/h2>\n

This synthetic fabric \u2013 made from plastics \u2013 is extremely strong and long-lasting.\u00a0 Polyester resists tearing and wrinkling, and isn\u2019t likely to get a mildew smell as it\u2019s a fast-drying material.\u00a0 T-shirts that shrink in the wash or which get stretched out are big annoyances \u2013 especially if you\u2019ve spent a good bit of money on them.<\/p>\n

Polyester is a worry-free fabric, in this regard, as it keeps its shape after multiple washes and uses.\u00a0 Whereas cotton has a tendency to fade over time, polyester retains its color much longer.<\/p>\n

Rayon:<\/h2>\n

Rayon is another man-made fiber, but whereas polyester is made from plastics, rayon is made from a combination of plant-based materials.\u00a0 It keeps its shape well and is similar in durability to polyester.\u00a0 However, it has a leg up on polyester because it breathes, whereas polyester is known to be thick, making it uncomfortable to wear in the summer.<\/p>\n

Cotton\/Synthetic Blends:<\/h2>\n

If you like the feel and breezy nature of cotton, but want something a bit more durable, then a blend might be the right option for you.\u00a0 Cotton\/polyester blends are perhaps the most common type out there, but you\u2019ll also often find a combination of cotton\/polyester\/rayon, with ratios in that order as well.<\/p>\n

If you want something that feels more comfortable, then you definitely want a blend that has a higher cotton content, whereas if durability is really what you\u2019re needing, then look for a blend that has a synthetic as the leading fiber.<\/p>\n

Printing Options:<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for blank t-shirts<\/a> that you can print logos or designs on, then of course fabric type is going to be important to you.\u00a0 While you do want to consider comfort and overall durability, you also want to take into consideration print durability.\u00a0 100% cotton tends to be the type that most printers suggest using, as it tends to absorb the ink well without the same tendency to bleed together or run that blended shirts can have.\u00a0 Keep in mind, though, that print companies may buy from various manufacturers that produce a variety of shirt types.\u00a0 To figure out what your best option may be when taking into consideration their buying and printing methods, contact the printer and see what they would recommend for your printing project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Comfort and style are obviously important when it comes to clothing, but durability is every bit as crucial.\u00a0 There\u2019s not much point in buying something that looks and feels great if just a couple of weeks later it\u2019s ready for the trash can. Plus, you have to take into account what you\u2019ll be doing with …<\/p>\n

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