Why blend fabrics? i.e. Polyster and cotton?
Blending fibers in a fabric can help prevent wrinkling or lower the cost of a garment. Here are a few examples of blends and their advantages:
Polyester and cotton:
Polyester is crease resistant; cotton isn’t. A garment that blends the two may not need to be ironed or will require less ironing, while retaining much of the comfort provided by cotton.
Linen and silk:
Linen creases easily while silk doesn’t. By adding silk to linen, a garment won’t crease as readily and will drape better.
Spandex and cotton:
Spandex is stretchy and durable, and cotton lets your skin breathe. The two make a perfect combination for sports clothing.
Cotton, polyester, and rayon:
Cotton offers breathability, polyester strength, and rayon shininess. A fabric with all three offers durability, ultra-softness, and excellent resilience so that if wrinkled, the fabric bounces back.
