What is cotton?
Cotton is the natural fibre behind tees, hoodies, polos and most everyday garments — soft, breathable, absorbent, and the fibre DTG and discharge printing need. Quality comes from staple length (longer is finer), spinning (ring-spun over open-end) and preparation (combed over carded).
Why it matters
Pakistan is the world's fourth-largest cotton grower, and the crop is spun and knitted within a few hundred kilometres of our factory. That is why a heavyweight cotton tee costs roughly half to make in Lahore what it costs in the West.
On our floor
Ring-spun Punjab cotton in jersey and fleece from 140 to 550 gsm. Organic and BCI-certified cotton on request for private-label runs.
Common questions
- Is Pakistani cotton good?
- Pakistan is a major grower and its mills supply brands worldwide. Quality depends on the yarn and mill, which is why we specify ring-spun and check every roll.
- Cotton or polyester?
- Cotton for feel, everyday wear and DTG; polyester for sport, easy care and sublimation; blends for uniforms.
- Does cotton shrink?
- A little, even when compacted — usually 3 to 5% on the first wash, which our patterns allow for. Washing cold minimises it.
- Can I get organic cotton?
- Yes — GOTS-certified organic and BCI cotton are available for private-label orders.
Related terms
ring-spun cotton
Ring-spun cotton is yarn made by continuously twisting and thinning the cotton fibres into a fine, strong, smooth thread. Compared with…
combed cotton
Combed cotton has been passed through fine combs before spinning to remove short fibres and any remaining debris, leaving only the long,…
GSM
GSM is grams per square metre — how much a square metre of the fabric weighs. It is the single number that predicts most about how a…
polyester
Polyester is a synthetic fibre that wicks moisture, dries quickly, resists shrinking and holds colour through hot washing. It is the fibre…
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