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Types of Cotton for T-Shirts: Which Grade Is Worth It
A plain guide to cotton t-shirt types: upland, Pima, Supima, Egyptian, combed and ring-spun, plus how knit and weight matter and when paying more makes sense.
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Cotton Varieties
Types of cotton and how they differ.
Brushed Cotton Explained: Is It Real Cotton and Is It Warmer
Brushed cotton is regular cotton given a soft, fuzzy finish. Learn if it is 100% cotton, how it differs from flannel, whether it is warmer, and how to care for it.
Combed Cotton vs Regular Cotton
Combed cotton has short fibers removed for a smoother, stronger yarn than regular carded cotton. See what changes, whether it is still 100% cotton, and when it pays off.
Egyptian Cotton vs Combed Cotton
Egyptian and combed cotton are not direct rivals: one describes where and what the fiber is, the other how the yarn was processed. Here is how to compare them.
Egyptian Cotton vs Regular Cotton
Egyptian cotton has longer fibers than regular cotton, which can mean softer, stronger fabric. See the real differences, labeling pitfalls, thread count and value.
Microcotton vs Cotton
MicroCotton is a branded fine-yarn cotton, not microfiber. Learn how it compares with regular cotton, microfiber and micro modal for towels, sheets and hair drying.
Ring-Spun Cotton vs Regular Cotton: Quality and Softness
Ring-spun cotton is spun into a finer, smoother yarn than regular open-end cotton, so it usually feels softer. See quality, shrinkage, price and whether it is worth it.
Supima Cotton vs Regular Cotton
Supima is a trademarked, US-grown extra-long staple cotton. Learn how it differs from regular cotton, its drawbacks, shrinkage, hot-weather comfort and value.
Supima vs Egyptian Cotton Towels
Supima and Egyptian cotton towels both use long-fiber cotton. Compare labeling, feel, absorbency, weight, drying time and price to pick the right towel.
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