The Alteks Tricot team
Polyester fibres are very strong, so when a fibre end pokes out and tangles into a ball, it does not break easily and the pill stays attached to the fabric. In cotton, weak fibres break and the pills drop off by themselves.
That is why blends with a high polyester share can look worn sooner, especially in rubbing zones. The problem is reduced by combed or compact yarns, by low-pill polyester fibre and by finishing. Ask for a pilling test result for heavily used articles.
Finishing & performanceOpen-width compacting is done after the tube is slit lengthwise and is used for knits with elastane, for fine fabrics, or when strict width control and efficient…
Finishing & performanceFor most cotton knits, the shrinkage accepted in trade is roughly 3–5% in length and width after one wash, and some buyers ask for 2–3% or less.
Finishing & performanceCut a square or rectangle from the actual roll, mark 50 cm distances in length and width, wash and dry as the future care label will say, then measure again.
