Washed cotton is a common bedding fabric nowadays. However, there have been few people who know about washed cotton in our daily life. So what exactly is washed cotton?
What is washed cotton?
Washed cotton is a production process. After the fabric is specially treated, the color and gloss of the fabric surface are softer, the feel is softer, and the slight wrinkles reflect the feeling of old materials. The surface of the better washed cotton cloth also has a uniform layer of plush, which is unique in style. Washed cotton is more versatile and suitable for gloves, hats, sleeping bags, bedding, etc.
What is the washing process?
Use 95℃ high-temperature water to wash the fabric 2-3 times, each time with a high temperature of more than 45 minutes, and then after other treatments such as high-temperature drying, the fabric will have wrinkles after washing, reflecting the texture of the old material, and the feel is also softer. The washed fabric has the advantages of no fading, no shrinkage, no deformation, and no ironing.
Is the washed cotton quilt set good?
Washed cotton quilt sets are environmentally friendly and non-toxic, and have good thermal insulation properties. They are comfortable to use. The important thing is that they will not shrink like pure cotton after washing, and they will not change color after multiple washings. They are much simpler to clean and maintain than pure cotton.
The difference between washed cotton and pure cotton
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Pure cotton fabric is made of cotton as raw material, and is made of warp and weft yarns interwoven vertically and horizontally through a loom.
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Washed cotton is made of cotton cloth as raw material. After special treatment, the surface color and gloss of the fabric are softer, and the slight wrinkles reflect a sense of old material.
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The texture, touch and appearance of washed fabrics are better than those of unwashed fabrics. The post-finishing process is added, and the texture of natural fabrics is much better.
Advantages of washed cotton quilt set
Good raw materials
The raw material of washed cotton is cotton, but it is more expensive than ordinary cotton because the "twisting" and "washing" processes are added during the processing. Without adding extra chemicals, the fabric is made softer by natural means, with wrinkles like old fabrics, without a messy feeling, but as if it has been used.
Combed cotton process
The cotton yarn is treated by a combing machine to remove the shorter fibers, remove impurities in the cotton, and leave only longer and neat fibers. Compared with the cloth woven with general carded yarn, the quality is more stable, so the fabric of combed cotton is smoother, more resilient, evenly dry, not easy to pilling, and durable.
Color weaving process
Dyeing first and then weaving is naturally healthier and more environmentally friendly because it is dyed first and does not go through the subsequent dyeing process. The yarn has a higher cost and better quality, and will not be outstanding, faded, or stained. Unlike some printing processes such as paint printing, digital printing, and ink printing, which contain harmful chemical residues such as formaldehyde and aromatic amines, the color fastness is very poor, it is easy to fade, and it is harmful to the body. The yarn-dyed process does not have this problem, so its color is very soft and not bright, because it is very natural and healthy.
Pleated washed cotton
To obtain a slight wrinkle on the surface, the yarn must be twisted in a more sophisticated way, so that the fabric will not deform after washing. The use of more expensive two-way twisted yarn avoids the shortcomings of poor dimensional stability and deformation after washing due to one-way twisting.
Let's enjoy the ultimate blend of comfort and style with Wonderful Bedding's washed cotton quilt sets. Washed cotton offers a unique texture and softness that enhances your bedding experience. The gentle, pre-washed fabric ensures a cozy feel right out of the box, and its subtle, vintage-inspired wrinkles add a touch of character to your bedroom decor.
