textile question

I was weeding throught t–shirts the other day and came across some old Gap
shirts that are still in great shape. These were purchases from the late
80's/early 90's. The shape is basic, so it isn't dated. My question is
about the fabric or weave that is used. I also came across some JCrew
t–shirts that appear to be the same type of weave or fabric (can you tell I
am clueless) that are of lighter weight.
They are a 100% cotton, there is no stretch what–so–ever. I know they
aren't pima,because that has stretch and is soft.
I would like to find more t–shirts of this fabric. They have held up very,
very well.
––
M~Elizabeth
To thine own self be true

"melizabeth" <chris1...@btinternet.com> wrote in
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Cotton fibers don't stretch, regardless of the variety. Stretch is entirely a
function of weave and treatment. The difference between Pima and Upland
cotton is in the fiber length (staple), andd not in softness, despite how
fabric is marketed.
Are they "Made in the USA"? The US lost roughly 90% of our textile industry
during the 1990s, and along the way we lost a lot of great sources for high
quality clothes. Your T–shirt may be a victim of this move.
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use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org

are they pique? That is the weave that is not smooth but has a distinct texture
to it? Common for polo shirts..?

"Lutachris" <lutach...@aol.com> wrote in message
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also came across some JCrew
t–shirts that appear to be the same type of weave or fabric (can you tell
Iam clueless) that are of lighter weight.
They are a 100% cotton, there is no stretch what–so–ever.
texture
It isn't a pique knit. I know exactly what you are talking about.
I went last night and checked to see where the shirts were made. The GAP
shirts were made in Malaysia and the JCrew shirts were made in Bolivia.
Would the weave be mercerized? Any takers?

"melizabeth" <chris1...@btinternet.com> wrote in news:cnna2f$7kr$...@hercules.btinternet.com:
I thought mercerized was the process that gives cotton a shine
––
use...@yahoo.com
www.rpcc.org

"Userb3" <use...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Okay. ::Sigh:: I 'm at a loss. I will just have to go t–shirt sampling.
That's not all bad after all:)
Thank you for your help! And you too Lutachris!

"melizabeth" <chris1...@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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Userb might be the one to ask, but maybe if you go to some really good
fabric stores, you could "feel" your cotton. Those stores will give you a
snippet of the fabric, too, so you can take it home and compare it to the
stuff you are trying to i.d. Also, the top of each bolt will have
information on the fabric. (And knowledgeable salespeople might be able to
help you figure out what you are looking for.) Once you know the name of
your weave, you can try googling for it.
It couldn't hurt. Probably.
cofarb
p.s. Trying to finance my purchases by selling purses and Wolford tights on
ebay: www.tinyurl.com/68g26 . I love to do ebay–biz with other a.f.ers. If
you bid and win, please let me know so I can throw in some extras.

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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Good idea, Cofarb! I hadn't thought about that.