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Whether youre new to the industry or an industry vet, were sure youve wondered what the difference is between a Heather CVC and a Triblend. And what the heck does Slub or Poly-Viscose mean? This post is going back to the basics. Were breaking down each fabric type, which will help you navigate the wholesale garment world and determine which BELLA+CANVAS products are best for you!
Contact us to discuss your requirements of cvc fabrics. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.
The only cotton we use is 100% combed and ring-spun. That means the raw cotton is literally combed through to remove impurities and then its ring-spun to create a long, nice strand of yarn. That yarn is turned into our fabric, which has a super tight weave, smooth consistency and creates an ideal surface to print on! A lot of our competitors use carded open-end fabric, which results in a really scratchy and heavy tee. Were not sure about you, but that doesnt sound like something we want to wear In our industry, single counts generally range from 18 to 40. Those scratchy carded open-end tees are in the 18 20 range. Our 100% cotton is a 30 single, meaning it has a significantly softer hand.
If youre familiar with our brand, you probably know about our Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee. Its our bread and butter, and the most competitively priced premium 100% cotton tee you can get your hands on! Click the link to shop our full retail Jersey collection.
First of all, lets define what CVC means. Its an acronym for Chief Value Cotton, which refers to a cotton and polyester blend with a heavier percentage of cotton. Our Heather CVCs are a blend of 52% combed and ring-spun cotton and 48% poly. They are 30 single and 4.2 oz. These blends were initially made to lower import and export duties, but its their quality and price that has made them a fast favorite in the industry. A lot of customers love to use these tees, because that polyester blend gives it a nice subtle textured look that elevates any print. Plus, they are lightweight and have a super soft hand. Click the link to check out the full collection of heather cvc T-shirts.
While we may be biased, we think our Triblend T-shirts are the best on the market. And If youve ever held one in your hands, were sure youd agree! If our 100% cotton products are good, our Heather CVCs are better and our Triblends are best. This fabric is a blend of three types of yarn 50% polyester, 25% combed and ring-spun cotton and 25% rayon. You get the comfort from the cotton, durability from the polyester and the luxurious drape from the rayon. Did you know that rayon was originally developed as a substitute for silk? Well thats what gives our Triblends such a silky feel.
The BELLA+CANVAS Triblends are knit with a 40 single needle, and were actually the only brand in the industry to offer that. The higher the single, the finer the fabric, meaning theres a really silky hand. Similar to a Heather CVC, Triblends have a really subtle texture. The reason for this is because the natural and the synthetic fibers take the dye differently, so when its knit, theres a really nice heathered look to it. However, while most of our Triblend tees have that texture, we also have engineered our dying process so that, at times, the natural and synthetic fibers take the dye in a way that results in a solid color. Were actually the only brand in the industry to offer a solid Triblend, which gives you that same great hand but a solid color to print on. If youre looking for premium, our Triblend is the way to go! You can view the entire collection HERE.
If youre familiar with BELLA+CANVAS, youve probably heard of our Flowy collection. But what exactly does that mean? The Flowy collection is made up of our poly-viscose fabric, which is 65% polyester and 35% viscose, 30 single and 3.7 oz. Whats unique about this material is that is has an extremely soft, silky hand that feels like an elevated fabric that you find in retail stores. Our Flowy styles also drape away from the body, giving it that slightly oversized fit. That means, no matter what shape or size you are, you can find a piece in this collection that works for you!
For the past seven years, there have only been womens styles made in our Flowy fabric, but we recently added a poly-viscose unisex tee to our FWD Fashion collection. If youre a sublimation printer, this is the best tee for you!
At one time, slub yarn was considered defective yarn that would (sadly) end up on the cutting room floor. Now, its responsible for one of the most popular fabrications in manufacturing and has become a top selling signature fabric for us at BELLA+CANVAS. This unique texture is made up of 50% polyester, 37.5% combed and ring-spun cotton and 12.5% rayon. Its knit in a certain way to give a really tonal texture. Since this fabric boasts an uneven surface and slightly sheer appearance, it creates really cool printed designs that give off that worn and vintage-vibe.
Marble is another one of our signature textures. This fabric has great dimension and is awesome for graphic tees. Its made from 91% polyester, 9% combed and ring-spun cotton. Its a 30 single and 4.0 oz., so it has a really soft hand and cool texture. While a lot of other brands have Heather CVC, Triblend, and 100% cotton options, but no one else offers dimension like we do!
Check out the video below for more details on these fabrics, and let us know if you have any questions in the comment section!
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In the #textile world, there are several types of fabrics and their raw materials from the same source. However, some of them are purely taken from nature and some have been mixed. One of the fabrics is #CVC or Chief Value #Cotton, which people often times call it Rayon. Although its not entirely wrong because both are made from cotton plant fibers, the results are actually different. Rayon cotton is produced from an artificial synthetic material , which is a combination of cotton and rayon fibers.
Meanwhile CVC is a fabric that is produced from a combination of cotton and polyester, with various doses. At PT Sansan Saudaratex Jaya, CVC fabrics are made from 55% polyester and 45% cotton. #CVCfabric is usually used to make t-shirts, bed sheets, to pillowcases and bolsters.The ability to absorb sweat and affordable prices make CVC fabrics chosen by manufacturers.
Therefore, many CVC fabrics are mostly sought and used as a raw material for clothing, which is produced in large quantities. In order not to be confused with other fabrics, here are the characteristics of CVC fabrics.
Therefore, many CVC fabrics are mostly sought and used as a raw material for clothing, which is produced in large quantities. In order not to be confused with other fabrics, here are the characteristics of CVC fabrics.
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