How to Interpret the Material Information on Clothing Tags

Have you ever encountered this situation every time you buy new clothes? The clothing tags are densely covered with a bunch of incomprehensible material abbreviations, such as "100% Polyester" or "70% Cotton, 30% Spandex", which makes people confused. What are these labels saying? Don't worry, today we will dig out the material codes on clothing tags so that you can know clearly the next time you shop and never be fooled again!

1. Natural materials vs. synthetic materials

The materials on clothing labels are roughly divided into two categories: natural and synthetic. Natural materials such as cotton (Cotton), linen (Linen), wool (Wool) are breathable and comfortable to wear, but they are easy to wrinkle or shrink. Synthetic materials such as polyester (Polyester), nylon (Nylon), spandex (Spandex) are wear-resistant and wrinkle-resistant, but may not be breathable, and it is easy to sweat in summer.

2. What do the numbers mean?

You often see ratios like "70% Cotton, 30% Polyester" on labels, which actually tells you the composition of the clothes. Pure cotton is comfortable but easily deformed, and adding polyester fiber can make it more durable. If the label says "100% Cotton", it is pure cotton, but it may shrink after washing too much; if it is "100% Polyester", it is a completely synthetic fiber, which is cheap but may not be breathable.

3. Abbreviations of special materials

Some abbreviations you may not have seen, such as:

Modal: Softer than cotton, good at hygroscopicity, commonly used in underwear.

Tencel: Environmentally friendly material, smooth to the touch, slightly more expensive.

Cashmere: Warm and advanced, but delicate and difficult to take care of.

Viscose: Similar to silk, but easy to pilling.

4. Care labels have hidden secrets

In addition to the material, there are small icons of washing instructions on the label, such as:

30°C: Only cold water or low temperature can be used for washing, high temperature will shrink.

Do not bleach: bleach will fade the color of clothes.

Lay flat to dry: Do not hang it, otherwise it will deform.

Next time you buy clothes, remember to check the label first, not just the style! The material determines the comfort, and the care label determines how long you can wear it. If you know these, you can choose clothes that really suit you and can be worn for a long time without making mistakes!

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