Why is the T-shirt you bought embarrassing?
Why do the T-shirts you buy feel uncomfortable and have no texture in appearance?
Why did the T-shirt you bought turn into “ruffles”, “lotus lace” and other deformations after washing it twice?
This content will teach you how to buy the essential basic cotton T-shirts for summer.
When buying pure cotton T-shirts, the main factors to consider are “gram weight, count, needlework and collar workmanship”
Part-1 Gram weight
When choosing fabrics, we are often confused by some textile-related professional terms.
What is weight? What impact does it have on the quality of clothes?
“Gram weight” is a commonly used unit for evaluating textile silk products. Gram weight actually refers to the thickness of T-shirt cloth, which is generally expressed by the weight of cloth per square meter.
The fabrics with higher grammage have better quality and are more expensive; on the contrary, the fabrics with lower grammage are cheaper and the quality will be worse.
Generally, the weight of pure cotton T-shirts is generally between 160-220g. In summer, it is recommended to choose a T-shirt between 220-270g. If it is too low, it will definitely cause bulging:
The T-shirt in the picture on the right is too light in weight and will show through, so it’s embarrassing or not.
Don’t blindly pursue heavyweight T-shirts that are too expensive. After all, wearing them in summer will be very stuffy.
①100~180g
The fabric is very thin, easy to deform and have bulges. If you pay attention to quality and comfort, try not to buy it!
②180~220g
The fabric is moderately thick, comfortable and breathable. There will be no bulges on the body and the silhouette will look good.
③＞220g
It is a heavy-weight fabric with a thick and textured feel. If you like a T-shirt with a thicker texture, it is recommended to choose 220~270g
Part-2 Count
“Count” is the thickness specification of the yarn. For example, if one pound of cotton is used to make 30 yarns with a length of 1 meter, that is 30 counts; one pound of cotton is used to make 40 yarns with a length of 1 meter, that is 40 counts.
①＜18 pieces
This kind is not suitable for T-shirts and is generally hard to see on T-shirts
②18-28 Sticks
Texture and high cost performance
③＞28 sticks
Comfortable, soft and delicate
According to this principle , the higher the yarn count of the entire gauze, the finer the yarn, the thinner the woven cloth, and the softer and more comfortable the gauze is to the touch.
And gauze with a higher count requires higher quality cotton.
The textile count of most T-shirts is in the range of 15-40.
Part-3 Ben needle
“Ben needle” refers to the fixing process of the neckline. Several sewing threads are used for sewing, which are divided into one needle, Two needles and three needles.
One needle:
Two needles:
Three needles:
From quality To put it in perspective:
Three needles>Two needles>One needle
The quality of the neckline is mainly reflected in the details of the T-shirt.
A needle is easy to deform and cannot withstand the force.
Two needles are enough, while three needles can be used for heavyweight T-shirts, making the neckline less likely to deform.
The above are the three main indicators for purchasing pure cotton T-shirts. As long as you follow the above, you will not buy the wrong pure cotton T-shirt.
If you buy T-shirts made of other materials, it is basically applicable. You can adjust the weight accordingly. After all, pure cotton is thicker and heavier than other materials.
