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Custom Printed Cotton Fabric

At Contrado, we specialize in providing a wide range of high-quality custom cotton fabrics for all your print on demand needs. Whether you're looking for lightweight cotton for a t-shirt or a heavier weight for a tote bag, we've got you covered. Our cotton fabrics come in various types such as organic, stretch, poplin, canvas, and many more. With our vast selection of cotton fabrics and state-of-the-art cotton printing, you'll be able to find the perfect one to bring your designs to life.

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Custom Cotton Fabric Printing

What is cotton fabric?

Cotton fabric is one of the most popular fabrics in the world, and one of the oldest. It is a natural fiber that derives from the seedpod of the cotton plant. Cotton can be knitted or woven into a cloth, with the 2 most common weaves being plain and twill. There is also a satin weave, which produces sateen.

Cotton is a crop, which has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years, and it has become even more popular now that fabric technology allows it to be blended with other textiles, including synthetic ones, which adds durability, flexibility, and luxury.

Some popular cotton fabrics and cotton blend fabrics include:

Cotton Lawn – very lightweight, cool, and smooth and hard wearing
Organic Half-Panama Cotton – rustic half-panama made from 100% organic cotton
Cotton Linen – natural fabric made with cotton and linen
Real Cotton Silk Satin – lustrous silk face and strengthening cotton back
Cotton Jersey – soft and stretchy 100% cotton
Cotton Satin – 100% cotton satin fabric
Cotton Twill – classic twill weave with a breathable nature

Print on cotton fabric by the meter is available with these options.

How is it manufactured?

Cotton goes from crop to cloth through a mechanical process, known as ginning. Cotton fibers are separated from the seeds and are taken to a textile mill, where the fibers are cleaned and straightened in a carding machine. This creates a thin and soft strand, known as a silver. These silvers are then spun into a yarn, which is the cotton we all know. This is then used to weave or knit cotton fabric, normally made in a loom.

Purposes of cotton fabric

Cotton is known for its versatility, durability, and softness. Cotton fabric by the meter is widely available, which makes it very popular for craft and sewing projects. It is mainly used for clothing of all kinds and underwear, as well as homewares such as bedding, and it is often used for industrial purposes such as uniforms tarpaulins, tents, and lots more.

Cotton fiber is knitted or woven to make luxe fabrics such as velour, chambray and velvet, and everyday fabrics including jersey, flannel, and corduroy.

Properties

Cotton fabric has many properties, which makes it one of the world’s most loved materials. Some of the most noted properties include:

Easy to care for and clean
Comfortable to wear in all climates
Breathable and moisture wicking
Retains body heat in cold weather
Can be sterilized
Easy to handle and sew
When blended with other fibres, it is less prone to wrinkles and shrinkage
Takes dye easily
Resists piling and moths
Weakens from extended exposure to sunlight
Resists abrasion

Advantages of cotton fabric

There are many advantages of printing on cotton fabric, which are beneficial to the environment, your body, and your bank balance. When you blend cotton with other fabrics, there are even more advantages, such as strength, durability, and less prone to creases.

It is a soft, natural, and breathable fabric, which is hypoallergenic, meaning it won’t irritate sensitive skin or cause allergies. Natural cotton contains no chemicals and it is highly breathable, which means it is great for wearing close to the body, in all seasons. It absorbs moisture and draws it away from the skin and it can also draw heat away, keeping you cool.

Printed cotton fabric is strong and durable, holds up well to repeat washing (86 deg F) and it is inexpensive.

Design Your Own

Cotton Linen Classic Cotton Satin 10oz Denim Organic Cotton Poplin Cotton Calico Cotton Twill Bull Denim Cotton Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Vea Organic Cotton Satin Organic Cotton Canvas Organic Half-Panama Cotton Cotton Drill Oilcloth Matte Peached Poly Sheeting Fabric Cottage Cotton Slub Tapestry Fabric Tender Terry Toweling Silhouette Cotton Sateen Bounce Cotton Jersey Cosmic Warp Satin Cotton Muslin Half Panama Cotton Rustique Calico Cotton Pima Lawn 100% Cotton Washed Cotton Velvet Layla Stretch Denim