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Post by oatwilly on Aug 2, 2015 13:24:53 GMT -6
How do you guys feel about these? I've always been a 100% cotton guy, but I see more and more makers using the 50/50 or tri-blend. Is there anything you like better about these over 100% cotton? Not talking about undershirts btw.
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Post by bruns on Aug 2, 2015 14:31:16 GMT -6
Polyester blends tend to wrinkle less, but aren't ideal for summer as they can cling on to moisture. I had this same dilemma when scouring eBay for chambray work shirts; the majority of USA made 'vintage made' chambray shirts are permanent press (poly/cotton).
But essentially yeah, I avoid it. Have a couple of Gustin t-shirts that are tri-blend; did't realise they were until they arrived though. They're fine, no issues with them- maybe I'm just a bit snobby.
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Post by exophobe on Aug 2, 2015 14:58:39 GMT -6
How do you guys feel about these? I've always been a 100% cotton guy, but I see more and more makers using the 50/50 or tri-blend. Is there anything you like better about these over 100% cotton? Not talking about undershirts btw. Cotton/poly is cheaper to produce, dries faster, maintains its shape better, and often weighs less. Some people don't like how it feels (I don't think it's bad, just different than 100% cotton). I think the popularity came from the "dries faster" thing. |
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Post by exophobe on Aug 2, 2015 14:59:50 GMT -6
How do you guys feel about these? I've always been a 100% cotton guy, but I see more and more makers using the 50/50 or tri-blend. Is there anything you like better about these over 100% cotton? Not talking about undershirts btw. Cotton/poly is cheaper to produce, dries faster, maintains its shape better, and often weighs less. Some people don't like how it feels (I don't think it's bad, just different than 100% cotton). I think the popularity came from the "dries faster" thing. And apparently bruns doesn't find that it dries faster. |
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Post by bruns on Aug 3, 2015 1:39:54 GMT -6
Cotton/poly is cheaper to produce, dries faster, maintains its shape better, and often weighs less. Some people don't like how it feels (I don't think it's bad, just different than 100% cotton). I think the popularity came from the "dries faster" thing. And apparently bruns doesn't find that it dries faster. I was completely wrong- actually Googled it and it turns out the major benefit of polyester is it's breathable (which makes sense as most football shirts (soccer jerseys) are polyester)- no idea where I got that notion from! |
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Post by ickes on Aug 3, 2015 7:45:10 GMT -6
I like Cotton/Poly blends
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Post by andycmd on Aug 3, 2015 13:30:16 GMT -6
I prefer cotton or linen but cotton-poly blends are a great go to if you need to wear it everyday for the office.
They're harder wearing, wrinkle less and will survive more washes.
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Post by Griffin on Aug 3, 2015 15:45:03 GMT -6
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Post by jlx on Aug 4, 2015 1:54:43 GMT -6
One problem I've had with cotton/poly blends is that they tend to pill very quickly. I think it's to do with the short polyester fibres. Then again, just like there are different grades of cotton, there are different grades of polyester. Fast fashion brands use poly blends as a cost-cutting measure which is probably why people associate poly blends with 'cheapness'
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Post by ickes on Aug 4, 2015 22:37:27 GMT -6
Thats true...I've actually noticed that mine pill quickly also.
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