How to Choose Shirt Fabric — Cotton, CVC, TC or TR?

Selecting shirt fabric​ involves more than color. Cotton fabric​ offers breathability and softness; CVC fabric (chief value cotton / cotton-rich poly-cotton)​ improves durability and reduces shrinkage versus pure cotton; TC fabric​ leans more polyester for cost and wrinkle resistance; TR fabric (polyester/viscose or polyester/rayon-type blends)​ can add drape for fashion shirting; bamboo and modal​ bring softness and moisture-handling feel; cotton-spandex​ adds stretch.

We also explain yarn dyed vs reactive dyed, striped/checked vs printed, and why GSM, width, colorfastness, shrinkage and pilling​ must be confirmed via swatch/lab-dip before bulk. For B2B buyers, aligning these specs early avoids rework in uniform, corporate shirt and blouse​ programs.

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