Cotton vs Polyester Blend Ratios Explained

Common ratios and characteristics: 100% cotton (comfort, breathability, 5-10% shrinkage, wrinkles easily), 80/20 cotton/poly (best comfort with reduced shrinkage to 3-5%), 65/35 CVC (Chief Value Cotton, balanced durability + comfort, 3-4% shrinkage), 50/50 (equal benefits, minimal shrinkage 2-3%, moderate cost), 35/65 poly/cotton (performance-focused, 1-2% shrinkage), 20/80 (nearly pure polyester benefits), 100% polyester (<1% shrinkage, maximum performance, moisture-wicking). Fiber ratio affects: moisture management (more poly = better wicking), wrinkle resistance (poly adds), shrinkage (decreases with poly), color vibrancy (poly holds dye better), cost (cotton more expensive). Applications: casual 60-80% cotton, workwear 50/50 or 65/35, activewear 80-100% poly. Huada focuses on poly/spandex for performance advantage.