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Every fabric carries a fibre-content line — "100% cotton", "60% cotton 40% polyester", "95% wool 5% elastane". That line is the composition: the percentage of each fibre present, measured by mass. It is the single most basic fact about a cloth, and in most major markets a finished garment must state it on its care label. For a buyer, the composition is a blueprint: it predicts how the fabric will feel, wash, breathe and wear long before you see a sample.
The number attached to each fibre is not decoration. Two simple rules explain almost every blend:
This is why two fabrics with the same weight and weave can feel worlds apart — the fibre mix is doing quiet, decisive work.
For a woven mill, a handful of blends cover most programmes:
| Blend | Typical ratios | What each fibre brings |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton + polyester (poly-cotton) | 65/35, 60/40, 50/50 | Cotton: breathability, softness, comfort. Polyester: wrinkle resistance, shape retention, durability, faster drying, colour stability. |
| Cotton + elastane (stretch cotton) | 95/5, 97/3, 98/2 | Cotton does its usual job; a little elastane adds stretch and recovery. Care note: elastane degrades faster in high heat, so wash warm and dry low. |
| Wool + synthetic | 90/10, 70/30, 50/50 | Wool brings warmth, drape and natural odour resistance; the synthetic adds durability, easier care and lower cost. |
Two abbreviations come up constantly in cotton-polyester cloth: TC (polyester-dominant, e.g. TC 65/35 = 65% polyester / 35% cotton) and CVC (Chief Value Cotton, cotton-dominant, e.g. CVC 60/40 = 60% cotton / 40% polyester). A quick check: in these shorthand ratios the first number is the larger component.
Blending happens at the yarn-spinning stage, not later. Staple fibres of each type are mixed in the exact target ratio and then spun into yarn, which is woven or knitted afterwards. Two things affect quality more than the ratio itself:
The fibre content is also where sustainability certifications attach — and they are different things from each other:
So a fabric can be "60% organic cotton / 40% recycled polyester" and carry several of these at once. We hold OEKO-TEX, GRS, GOTS, OCS and BCI. Certificate numbers and the exact certified scope for a specific construction are available on request.
As an integrated woven mill (yarn dyeing → weaving → fabric dyeing → printing → finishing on one site), we weave cotton, polyester, blends and stretch constructions in-house across our poplin, twill, oxford, chambray and yarn-dyed shirting ranges. When you enquire, state the target composition and we will confirm the workable construction. Minimum order is 2,000 metres per colour; sampling is paid and fully deducted against the bulk order; lead time is confirmed in writing at enquiry. Tell us the blend you need at gxy@ntboerli.com, or start from the woven range.
Not automatically. The dominant fibre sets the baseline behaviour and care, but 'better' depends on the end use. A 65/35 polyester-cotton may outlast and out-hold-shape a 100% cotton in workwear, while a premium tee may prefer high cotton for hand feel. Judge the blend against the garment, not the cotton number alone.
Both are cotton-polyester blends. TC (Terylene/Cotton) is polyester-dominant — TC 65/35 means 65% polyester, 35% cotton. CVC (Chief Value Cotton) is cotton-dominant — CVC 60/40 means 60% cotton, 40% polyester. In these shorthand ratios, the first number is the larger component.
Yes. When the polyester portion is recycled (rPET), the fabric can be certified under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). We hold GRS along with OEKO-TEX, GOTS, OCS and BCI. Certificate numbers and the exact certified scope for a specific construction are available on request.
Strongly. Cotton and other natural fibres drive most of the shrinkage and can wrinkle; polyester adds dimensional stability and wrinkle resistance. Elastane-containing blends need lower heat to protect the stretch. Always confirm the care method and any residual shrinkage on the specification for your order.