Cotton blend

nounStandard termTextiles

A textile woven or knitted from a mix of cotton and at least one other fiber type.

A fabric constructed from yarns that combine cotton with synthetic fibers like polyester or natural fibers like linen. Mixing fibers offsets cotton's tendency to wrinkle and shrink, while retaining its breathability and soft hand feel.

Heard on the job

The spec sheet calls for a 60/40 cotton blend to keep the uniform shirts from wrinkling during a long shift.