How to choose woven fabric?

Practical Tips for Selecting Woven Fabrics

1. Determine the Type Based on Purpose

Daily Wear: Choose cotton-linen blends (sweat-absorbent and breathable) or polyester-cotton blends (wrinkle-resistant and durable), avoiding pure synthetic fibers that feel stuffy against the skin.
Home Furnishings: Use high-density polyester for sofas and curtains (wear-resistant and sun-resistant), and long-staple cotton for bedding (soft and skin-friendly).
Outdoor Gear: Choose Oxford cloth for backpacks and tents (sturdy and durable), and nylon for the outer layer of rain gear (lightweight and water-repellent).

2. Feel the Texture

Good Fabric Signs:
Cotton-linen: Quickly rebounds after rubbing without wrinkles.
Synthetic Fibers: Smooth and non-sticky to the touch.
Blends: No static sparks when squeezed and released.
Inferior Quality Warnings:
•Rough, fuzzy surface
•White creases when folded
•Rapid pilling after friction

3. Observe Fabric Details

Texture Clarity: Examine the warp and weft threads against the light—high-quality fabrics have neat, checkerboard-like patterns, while inferior fabrics have broken threads or uneven density.
Dyeing Quality: Scratch the surface lightly with your fingernail—genuine products won't fade, inferior products will leave white marks.
Edge Treatment: The fabric edges are tightly stitched (at least 3 stitches); frayed edges are prone to unraveling.

4. Durability Test

Three Violent Tests:
•Lateral Pull: Excessive elasticity indicates easy deformation.
•Scratch the Surface with your fingernail: Obvious scratches indicate poor abrasion resistance.
•Rub and Listen: High-quality fabric makes a "rustling" sound; a dull sound indicates sizing and counterfeiting.
Washing Prediction: Wet a corner and rub it—don't buy if it fades significantly; fabric that hardens after drying will become rougher with each wash.

5. Avoid Common Pitfalls

Name Traps:
• "Imitation Silk" = Polyester
• "Ice Silk Cotton" = Synthetic Fiber
• "Noble Linen" = Inferior Ramie
Thickness Deception: Winter coat fabrics with a weight <200g/㎡ are not warm (if you feel light through your palm when you squeeze it = too thin)
Environmental Gimmicks: Claiming to be "organic cotton" but lacking certification marks (look for GOTS certification).