Feather cotton is a kind of polyester fiber, which is thinner and softer than cotton and has better warmth retention. Feather silk cotton has similar fiber structure to feathers, so it has good thermal insulation and light weight, and is suitable for making winter clothes and bedding. In addition, feather silk cotton also has the characteristics of not easy pilling, deformation and easy cleaning. However, feather silk cotton also has some shortcomings, such as small fluff falling off easily, which may cause discomfort when it enters the human body, and static electricity is more serious and the comfort is poor when it is used in winter.
In contrast, cotton is a natural fiber, which is soft, comfortable and breathable, and is suitable for making summer clothes and bedding. Cotton has good hygroscopicity and moisture drainage, which can keep the body comfortable. However, cotton also has some shortcomings, such as poor warmth retention, easy pilling and deformation, and easy shrinkage after cleaning.
Whether to choose feather silk cotton or cotton is better depends on the specific needs and preferences. If you need better heat preservation and portability, it is more appropriate to choose feather silk cotton; If you need better breathability and comfort, cotton is more suitable. In addition, we can also consider the mixed use of feather silk cotton and cotton to give consideration to their respective advantages, such as making feather silk cotton quilts and quilts.
Characteristics of feather silk cotton
1, good thermal insulation: the fiber structure of feather silk cotton is similar to feathers, so it has good thermal insulation and light weight, and is suitable for making winter clothes and bedding.
2, soft and comfortable: feather silk cotton is thinner and softer than cotton, so it has better softness and comfort, suitable for making close-fitting clothes and bedding.
3, not easy to pilling: Feather cotton fiber surface is smooth, not easy to pilling, suitable for making high-end clothing and bedding.
4, not easy to deform: the fiber structure of feather silk cotton is stable, not easy to deform, suitable for making all kinds of clothes and bedding.
5, easy to clean: the fiber of feather silk cotton is not afraid of washing, easy to clean, suitable for making bedding and curtains.
6. Serious static electricity: down silk cotton has serious static electricity and poor comfort when used in winter.