The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all clothing sold in the United States be properly labeled with fiber content, care instructions, country where garment was made, and manufacturer's name.
Fiber content means the ingredients in the fabric - cotton, polyester microfiber, nylon, spandex, wool, silk, bamboo, etc. These fibers need to be shown by percentage. For example, everybodywear is 90% cotton 10% spandex.
The FTC does not require the fiber content of trims to be listed on a clothing label. This is understandable because trims are generally incidental - zippers, buttons, velcro, elastic, etc. In the case of everybodywear, the trims are 1/4" foldover satin elastic on the leg openings, and 3/4" elastic used in the waistband casing.
As you read clothing labels for fiber content, know that in certain types of clothing that rely heavily on broad bands of trims such as lace, the trim fiber is not specifically recognized on the clothing label. In cases where the garment is small, such as thong underwear, the trim may comprise 40% or more of the actual garment. This could be confusing, so read the label carefully to determine whether you've got a natural fiber such as cotton in contact with your skin, or something else.
Garment designer Katie Walter delves into a plethora of thong-related topics.
4.13.2012
4.12.2012
How Much Cotton is in Stretch Cotton?
"Stretch Cotton" is a term without a standard. In general, it is a woven or knit fabric that contains some percentage of cotton, and some percentage of synthetic fiber that stretches.
Possibly the best-known stretchy fiber used with cotton is Lycra, or spandex as it is known generically. When spandex is blended with cotton, it provides elasticity and durability to the fabric.
How much actual cotton is in stretch cotton? Each garment is different. Check the care label for exact percentages.
When shopping for women's underwear, be sure the fabric contains at least 75% cotton for best feminine hygiene. A cotton-lined crotch is not sufficient; the entire garment must be at least 75% cotton.
Everybodywear contains 90% cotton and 10% spandex. The cotton provides softness and breathability, and the spandex allows the knit fabric to stretch 2x vertically and 4x horizontally for a comfortable fit.
Possibly the best-known stretchy fiber used with cotton is Lycra, or spandex as it is known generically. When spandex is blended with cotton, it provides elasticity and durability to the fabric.
How much actual cotton is in stretch cotton? Each garment is different. Check the care label for exact percentages.
When shopping for women's underwear, be sure the fabric contains at least 75% cotton for best feminine hygiene. A cotton-lined crotch is not sufficient; the entire garment must be at least 75% cotton.
Everybodywear contains 90% cotton and 10% spandex. The cotton provides softness and breathability, and the spandex allows the knit fabric to stretch 2x vertically and 4x horizontally for a comfortable fit.
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