Fabric Type
Core Advantages
Main Drawbacks
Common Applications
Cotton
Warm, soft and skin-friendly; excellent moisture absorption and air permeability
Prone to shrinkage and wrinkling; requires frequent ironing
Apparel, casual wear, underwear, shirts
Linen
High tensile strength; good moisture absorption, heat conduction and air permeability
Coarse texture; moderate wearing comfort
Casual wear, summer clothing, workwear
Silk
Lightweight, soft, smooth and breathable; bright colors with elegant luster
Wrinkles easily, clings to skin; tends to fade
Ladies' formal dresses, high-end shirts, sleepwear
Woolen Cloth
Wrinkle-resistant, wear-resistant and soft; great elasticity and warmth
Complicated cleaning; not suitable for summer wear
Suits, formal wear, overcoats
Leather
Light, warm and elegant
High price; strict requirements for storage and maintenance
Winter apparel, outerwear
Synthetic Fiber
Vivid colors, soft texture, good drapability and shape retention; wrinkle-free and low-maintenance
Poor wear resistance and moisture absorption; easy to deform under heat
Daily garments, industrial textiles
Blended Fabric
Integrates advantages of natural and synthetic fibers; cost-effective
No obvious defects
All types of clothing; mainstream choice on the market