- a) TC Lacoste / Pique - "Diamond Pattern"(65% Polyester, 35% Cotton ~ 210 gsm) This is the budget & very popular material. Its low price makes it very attractive. Generally recommended for gift, indoor promotional wear, company sales team uniform and general usage. It is generally hotter and least sweat absorbent because of least Cotton content, therefore not so suitable for outdoor or sporting events. It does not shrink, go out of shape and crumple resistant.
Pros
Most Durable
Low Maintenance
Crumple Resistant
Shrink Resistant
Price
Cons
Hotter
Least Sweat Absorbent
Low Stretch Ability
- b) CVC Honeycomb / Lacoste(50% Cotton, 50% Polyester ~ 210 gsm) This is the medium class of lacoste material, specially knitted to provide a better quality feel. Its 50% of Cotton ingredient makes it more sweat absorbent, softer and more comfortable. The amount of Polyester mixed adds stiffness to the t-shirt and make it drape well.Recommended for indoor and outdoor use. Shrinkage - approximately 7%.
Pros
Finer / Softer
More Sweat Absorbent
Sturdy
Crumple Resistant
Cons
Price is higher
Shrinks a little
- c) Cotton Honeycomb / Lacoste(100% Cotton, 0% Polyester ~ 220 gsm) This is the highest grade among lacoste category, specially knitted extra thick to give a luxuries and high quality feel. Its full Cotton content makes it sweat absorbent, very soft and comfortable. Recommended for indoor and outdoor use. Shrinkage - approximately 10%.
Pros
Most Sweat Absorbent
Most Comfortable
Softer Hand Touch
Cons
Shrinkage
Possible Skewing
Crumple
Price
2) Single Jersey / Single Knit
- a) TC Single Jersey / Knit(65% Polyester, 35% Cotton ~ 180 gsm) This is the budget fabric also recommended for Round Neck t-shirts. Its low content of cotton & relatively high content of polyester make it hotter & less sweat absorbent. It also has a slight waxy feel to it, crumple resistant and does not stretch much. The upside to it is, it does not shrink & very durable.The fabric is popular among school orders because of its low price and is readily available.
Pros
Most Durable
Low Maintenance
Crumple Resistant
Shrink Resistant
Price
Cons
Hotter
Least Sweat Absorbent
Low Stretch Ability
- b) CVC Single Jersey / Knit(50% Cotton, 50% Polyester ~ 180 gsm) This is the medium class fabric for round neck t-shirt. The amount of Polyester added makes it crumple resistant, doesn't shrink too much, and holds the t-shirt well. T-Shirt is tough and durable yet more comfortable.
Pros
finer / Softer
Sweat Absorbent
Sturdy
Crumple Resistant
Cons
Price is little higher
Shrink a little
- c) 100% Cotton Single Knit / Jersey(100% Cotton, 0% Polyester ~ 180 gsm) Definitely this is the highest grade of Single Jersey Material. There are 3 different grades of 100% cotton recommended for round neck t-shirt & v neck t-shirt. 100% Cotton may suffer from some degree of shrinkage and skewing. It is more expensive than TC and CVC Single Knit/Jersey. Nonetheless it is still the most comfortable & very sweat absorbent. It is widely used by most fashionable branded t-shirt.The 3 major types of 100% cotton are listed below,
- i)(100% Cotton Carded ~ 180gsm) - fair quality cotton, not go through the combing process
- ii)(100% Cotton Semi-combed ~ 180gsm) - good quality cotton, go through the basic combing process
- iii)(100% Cotton Fully-combed ~ 180gsm) - superior quality cotton, go through the full combing process
Pros
Most Sweat Absorbent
Most Comfortable
Very Soft Hand Touch
Cons
Shrinkage
Possible Skewing
Price is the highest
3) Microfibre (Eyelet / Interlock / Cool Breeze)
- a) Microfibre Eyelet(100% Polyester ~ 180 gsm) This fabric is most common and readily available. It has a bird's eye texture hence its name "eyelet". It is recommended for Collar T-shirt, Round Neck t-shirt and Singlet.
Pros
Like the real Dri Fit
Premium looking
Price
Cons
Hot
No Absorbency
Clings to body
- b) Microfibre Interlock(100% Polyester ~ 180 gsm) Microfibre pattern with smooth surface. It is recommended for Collar T-shirt, Round Neck t-shirt and Singlet.
Pros
Like the real Dri Fit
Premium looking
Price
Cons
Hot
No Absorbency
Clings to body
- c) Microfibre Cool Breeze(100% Polyester ~ 180 gsm) Microfibre pattern with bigger holes than "eyelet". It is recommended for Collar T-shirt, Round Neck t-shirt and Singlet.
Pros
Like the real Dri Fit
Premium looking
Price
Cons
Hot
No Absorbency
Clings to body
