# Cotton Yarn for Loungewear **Topline:** Fiber Guide · B2B Sourcing · Data-Driven ## Cotton Yarn for Loungewear. Cotton has anchored the loungewear category for a reason that goes beyond familiarity: its staple length of 20–32mm, when ring-spun and combed, produces a yarn surface that softens measurably with each wash cycle rather than degrading. For brands building in the comfort-wear space — where the garment's job is to disappear against the skin during a 12-hour at-home day — that wash-activated softening is a genuine functional property, not a marketing story. A key differentiating data point: combed ring-spun cotton at Ne 40s delivers a breaking tenacity of 18–22 cN/tex, enough to survive 50+ industrial wash cycles without surface fibre collapse, while maintaining the low-modulus drape that defines premium lounge product. No synthetic can replicate that combination at comparable cost. --- ## At a Glance *The comparison, summarised.* **Softness / Hand Feel — 8/10** Ring-spun combed cotton in the 30s–40s Ne range starts soft and improves through the first 10–15 wash cycles as surface fibres relax and align. The limitation: it does not match the initial silk-like slip of modal or lyocell, so first-touch in-store is marginally inferior. **Durability / Abrasion Resistance — 7/10** Cotton's abrasion resistance sits at Martindale Grade 3–4 for single jersey constructions, adequate for low-friction loungewear use. It degrades faster than polyester under repeated mechanical stress, but loungewear rarely faces abrasive conditions that stress that limit. **Colour Retention / Colorfastness — 7/10** Reactive-dyed cotton holds colour well across the muted palette typically used in loungewear (stone, sage, ecru, dusty rose). Expect ISO 105-C06 wash fastness ratings of 3–4 at standard conditions. Bright or saturated colours may drift after 20–30 washes without fixation booster finishing. **Breathability / Moisture Management — 8/10** Cotton wicks moisture through passive absorption (up to 7–8% of its own weight) rather than active wicking. For low-intensity indoor activity — the primary loungewear use case — this is ideal. Sweat dissipates without the clammy residue associated with hydrophobic synthetics. **Stretch & Recovery — 5/10** Undoped cotton has minimal inherent stretch (2–4% elongation). Single jersey provides mechanical stretch; interlock adds recovery structure. For any garment requiring sustained elasticity (waistbands, cuffs), a 5–8% spandex addition is standard practice. Without it, cotton loungewear bags at the knee and seat after 6–8 wears. **Cost Efficiency — 8/10** At ₹220–₹280/kg for standard ring-spun combed 30s cotton (India, 2024–25), finished GSM economics are among the most competitive in natural fibers. A 180 GSM jersey set (top + bottom) can be manufactured at landed cost of ₹350–₹500 per set in volumes above 500 units — giving brands strong margin headroom at ₹999–₹1,599 retail. **Sustainability / Eco Credentials — 6/10** Conventional cotton carries a water intensity of 7,000–10,000 litres per kg of fibre. This is its most significant liability. GOTS-certified organic cotton reduces synthetic inputs but doesn't change water consumption significantly unless paired with drip-irrigation sourcing. BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton is a pragmatic mid-ground for brands not ready for full organic certification costs. **Ease of Care / Wash Durability — 8/10** Cotton tolerates machine washing at 40°C without performance degradation, survives tumble drying at low heat, and does not require special detergents. This makes it ideal for a category where consumers wash frequently and carelessly. Shrinkage is the primary care risk — addressable at manufacturing stage. --- ## Why Cotton for Loungewear *What makes cotton the right choice for loungewear.* **01. Wash-Activated Softening — the Property That Defines Lounge** Cotton's staple fibre structure is fundamentally different from filament fibres like polyester or nylon. Each staple is a discrete length (20–32mm for standard upland cotton; 35–38mm for Pima/Egyptian) with a natural crimp. When ring-spun, these fibres twist into a yarn with a slightly textured, lofted surface. During the first 10–15 wash and dry cycles, the mechanical action of the drum, combined with heat and moisture, relaxes the yarn twist slightly and redistributes surface fibres. The tactile result is a progressive softening that consumers describe as "getting better with use." This is not just perception — surface fibre abrasion testing (FAST technology) confirms reduced surface friction coefficients of 8–12% after 15 wash cycles versus new garment state. For a loungewear brand, this means garments that generate stronger post-purchase satisfaction scores and word-of-mouth, without any additional finishing cost. No synthetic fibre replicates this behaviour: polyester maintains constant hand feel, while modal actually softens more at first use but plateaus quickly. **02. Breathability Architecture for 8–12 Hour Wear** Loungewear's primary performance demand is thermoregulation over extended sedentary or lightly active indoor periods. Cotton's mechanism here is passive hygroscopic absorption: the fibre absorbs moisture vapour from the microclimate between skin and fabric before it condenses as liquid sweat. At 7–8% moisture regain at 65% relative humidity, cotton maintains a dry-feeling skin contact surface through low-to-moderate perspiration loads. Compare this to polyester (moisture regain 0.4%) which immediately transfers liquid sweat to the fabric surface, or modal (moisture regain 10–13%) which absorbs more but dries more slowly. Cotton sits in the practical sweet spot for indoor conditions where ambient temperature is climate-controlled (18–24°C). The open fibre structure of single jersey cotton — particularly in lighter GSM builds (140–160 GSM) — allows additional convective air flow through the fabric, reducing thermal load during sleep or resting. **03. Jersey vs Interlock — Structure Choice Determines Product Quality** The construction decision between single jersey and interlock for cotton loungewear is not interchangeable and is frequently where sourcing mistakes happen. Single jersey (one set of needles, one yarn feed) produces a lighter, drapier fabric with a knit face and purl back. It has natural 2-way stretch of 40–60% in the width direction and is suited to tops, T-shirts, and sleep shirts where relaxed drape reads as premium softness. Its limitation is the tendency to curl at cut edges and its relatively lower dimensional stability — expect 5–8% width shrinkage after first wash without adequate pre-shrinkage finishing. Interlock (two sets of needles, yarn interlocked) produces a double-face fabric with identical appearance on both sides, higher density, better recovery, and significantly less curl. It's ideal for lounge bottoms (joggers, shorts) and dresses where structure and shape retention matter. GSM for interlock typically runs 180–240 GSM versus 140–200 GSM for jersey. Specify the construction by garment type, not by a single fabric standard across the range. **04. Relaxed-Fit Construction Compatibility** Cotton's low inherent stretch (without spandex addition) is actually an asset for relaxed-fit loungewear construction rather than a liability — provided the pattern is drafted correctly. Relaxed-fit silhouettes rely on ease allowance and fabric drape rather than stretch recovery for comfort. Cotton jersey's natural drape coefficient (measured by the Cusick drape test — typically 45–65% for 160 GSM jersey) delivers fluid, non-clingy silhouettes that sit away from the body correctly in oversized and boxy cuts. The critical point: if a brand is sourcing cotton loungewear and adding 5–8% spandex as default, they're increasing cost (spandex adds ₹30–₹60/kg to yarn cost) and reducing sustainability credentials for a construction that doesn't require it. Reserve spandex for fitted or athletic-adjacent lounge styles. For core relaxed styles, pure cotton interlock or cotton-modal blends (80/20) deliver better drape with no elastane cost or recycling complication. --- ## Technical Specifications *Manufacturing specs for Cotton Loungewear.* **GSM Range** - Sleep/loungewear sets (warm-climate, India/SE Asia retail): 140–170 GSM single jersey - Year-round comfort basics (temperate climate): 170–200 GSM single jersey or 180–220 GSM interlock - Premium heavy lounge (winter, gifting tier): 220–260 GSM interlock or fleece-back jersey - Thermal/sleep bottoms: 200–240 GSM interlock **Yarn Count** - 30s Ne (18.5 tex): Standard for 170–200 GSM interlock; good durability-to-softness ratio for entry/mid-tier brands - 40s Ne (14.8 tex): Premium 160–180 GSM jersey; noticeably finer hand feel; recommended for direct-to-consumer brands at ₹1,200+ retail - 60s Ne (9.8 tex): Ultra-fine jersey (130–150 GSM); niche premium tier; higher breakage risk in production - For spandex-blend constructions: 30s/40s cotton + 40D/70D spandex (covered yarn) **Knit Construction** - Single jersey: Recommended for tops, T-shirts, sleep shirts, oversized styles - 1×1 or 2×2 rib: Cuffs, waistbands, necklines; essential for recovery at garment edges - Interlock: Recommended for bottoms, shorts, structured dresses - Fleece-back (loop-back) terry: Premium winter lounge; cotton face + looped reverse for warmth **Shrinkage** - Without pre-shrinkage: Length 5–8%, Width 4–6% after first wash at 40°C - After compacting/sanforizing finish: Length 2–3%, Width 1–2% - Interlock shrinks 1–2% less than jersey due to higher loop density - Note: Spec always include post-wash dimensions; buyers receive pre-wash fabric **Pilling Resistance** - Ring-spun combed: Grade 3–4 (Martindale, 1000 cycles) — acceptable for loungewear - Open-end (OE) spun: Grade 2–3 — surface pills faster; avoid for premium tier - Post-treatment: Bio-polishing (cellulase enzyme) improves grade by 0.5–1 point **Colorfastness** - ISO 105-C06 (washing): 3–4 for reactive dyes on combed cotton - ISO 105-E04 (perspiration): 3–4 — relevant for skin-contact loungewear - ISO 105-B02 (light): 4–5 for medium depths; pastels may fade to 3 with UV exposure **Tensile Strength** - Single jersey, 160 GSM, 40s combed: Wale direction ~120–150 N; Course direction ~80–110 N (ISO 13934-1 grab test) - Adequate for loungewear's low mechanical stress environment **MOQ Guidance** - Yarn procurement: 500 kg minimum per count/type from Indian spinning mills - Fabric knitting: 200–500 kg minimum per GSM/construction from circular knitting units - Cut-and-sew garment production: 300–500 pieces per style/colour at mid-tier CMT factories; 100–200 pieces at small-batch units --- ## Manufacturing & Sourcing Considerations *What to know before you source.* **Knitting Machine Requirements** Single jersey for loungewear runs on single-cylinder circular knitting machines, typically 28–36 gauge for 30s–40s yarn. Interlock requires double-cylinder machines (same gauge range). For 160–180 GSM production, 28G machines on 30s yarn are the standard — widely available in Tiruppur, Ludhiana, and Surat. Fine gauge (34–36G) machines for 40s+ yarn are less common and command a 10–15% premium on fabric cost. Confirm machine gauge alignment with your yarn count specification before sampling — mismatches cause uneven loop formation and fabric defects. **Dyeing Compatibility** Cotton accepts reactive dyeing as the primary method for loungewear's typical colour palette (earth tones, pastels, muted brights). Reactive dyes form covalent bonds with cellulose, delivering the ISO 105-C06 ratings of 3–4. Vat dyeing is used for navy, black, and olive where deeper colour fastness (4–5) is required; it adds 8–15% to dyeing cost. Pigment dyeing is increasingly used for vintage/washed aesthetics in loungewear — lower cost, but sacrifice wash fastness (typically 2–3) and require soft-handle finishing to offset the stiff initial hand. Avoid disperse dyes — these are for polyester and will not bond to cotton. **Finishing Processes** - **Compacting/Sanforizing**: Non-negotiable for loungewear. Controls residual shrinkage to < 3%. Add ₹8–₹15/kg to fabric cost. - **Bio-polishing**: Cellulase enzyme treatment removes surface fuzz, reduces pilling tendency, and enhances initial softness. Recommended for 40s+ jersey styles. Adds ₹10–₹20/kg. - **Silicone softeners**: Used to achieve the ultra-soft finish that competes with modal. Must be food-safe/skin-safe grade (OEKO-TEX certified softeners). Adds ₹5–₹12/kg. - **Mercerisation**: Adds lustre and improves dye uptake by 10–15%; adds ₹15–₹25/kg; worth it for solid-colour fashion loungewear, unnecessary for basic/organic lines. **Quality Control Checkpoints** 1. Yarn incoming: Count variation (±2% of specified Ne), Uster evenness (CVm < 12% for 30s combed) 2. Fabric greige: GSM tolerance (±5%), width consistency, loop count per cm² 3. Post-dyeing: Shade approval against standard, fastness testing, hand feel sign-off 4. Post-finishing: Residual shrinkage test (wash 3 samples at 40°C), dimensional stability 5. Garment stage: Seam strength (>150N ISO 13935-2), stitch density (5–6 stitches/cm for lounge) **Common Production Pitfalls** - **Relaxation shrinkage on roll**: Fabric rolled under tension on the beam will relax on spreading — allow 4–6 hours relaxation before cutting or cut allowances will be off - **Shade variation between dye lots**: Order complete programme fabric in single dye lot; re-orders in a new lot will have visible shade drift - **Needle lines in interlock**: Worn or misaligned needles create vertical lines visible after dyeing; inspect fabric before accepting **Lead Times** - India (Tiruppur/Ludhiana/Surat): Yarn to garment 35–50 days; fabric sourcing only 15–25 days - Bangladesh: 45–60 days for full package - China (Zhejiang/Guangdong): 30–45 days but minimum order requirements typically higher **Key Sourcing Regions** India dominates cotton knit sourcing for the South/Southeast Asian market — Tiruppur alone accounts for ~90% of India's cotton knitwear export volume. For premium combed yarn, Coimbatore and Erode districts supply most of the South Indian spinning capacity. --- ## Trade-Offs — Honest Assessment *Every fibre has limits. Here's the full picture.* **Strengths** - **Wash-progressive softening differentiates cotton loungewear from synthetics.** No polyester or nylon product improves in hand feel with washing — cotton uniquely does, creating a retention and repeat-purchase narrative that brand marketers can authentically leverage. - **Exceptional breathability for the indoor-wear use case.** At 7–8% moisture regain, cotton keeps the skin-fabric microclimate comfortable through typical indoor temperature ranges (18–26°C) without active wicking technology or chemical treatments. - **Best-in-class allergen and skin-contact safety profile.** Cotton's natural cellulose structure is hypoallergenic — relevant for a category worn against skin for 8–12 hours. Sensitisation risk is negligible versus synthetics that off-gas processing chemicals. - **Versatile dyeing and print compatibility.** Reactive, vat, and pigment dyeing all work on cotton, covering the full spectrum from muted earth tones to bold brights. Screen, rotary, and digital printing all accept cotton substrates well — important for brands running seasonal print programmes. - **Price accessibility enables brand margin at mass-market price points.** Cotton loungewear can be manufactured at ₹350–₹650 per unit (set) in India at reasonable volumes, enabling brand retail at ₹999–₹2,499 with healthy margins — a range that doesn't require premium positioning to be profitable. - **Consumer perception alignment.** Cotton remains the most trusted natural fibre in consumer surveys across India, US, and EU loungewear categories — SPESA 2023 consumer research shows 67% of surveyed buyers prefer cotton for sleepwear and loungewear explicitly, ahead of modal (18%) and synthetic blends (11%). **Limitations** - **Shrinkage without pre-treatment is a product quality failure risk.** Un-compacted cotton jersey will shrink 5–8% in length after first wash. At a size Medium top (body length ~68cm), that's a 3–5cm length loss that triggers returns and negative reviews. Non-negotiable: specify sanforizing/compacting at the fabric stage; accept only fabrics with residual shrinkage < 3% by test. - **Bagging and shape loss without spandex in stretch-reliant designs.** Pure cotton has no recovery after repeated stress. Jogger knees, waistbands, and cuffs will bag permanently within 8–12 wears in constructions that rely on stretch rather than ease for fit. Mitigation: use 1×1 rib (with spandex) for all cuffs/waistbands, or design fully relaxed silhouettes that don't require stretch recovery. - **Higher water intensity than most alternative fibres.** Conventional cotton requires 7,000–10,000 litres per kg — 3× more than modal or lyocell production on a per-kg basis. For brands with ESG commitments or sustainability-forward positioning, this is a sourcing transparency challenge. Organic cotton addresses pesticide use but not water consumption significantly. Brands that communicate sustainability must engage with BCI or recycled cotton sourcing to have a credible story. --- ## Cost Analysis *The economics of Cotton for Loungewear.* **Yarn Cost (India, 2024–25 indicative prices)** - OE-spun 20s–30s cotton: ₹165–₹190/kg - Ring-spun combed 30s: ₹210–₹240/kg - Ring-spun combed 40s: ₹245–₹280/kg - Ring-spun combed 60s: ₹310–₹360/kg - Organic cotton (GOTS-certified) combed 30s: ₹290–₹340/kg — approximately 25–30% premium **Fabric Cost (greige, India)** - 160 GSM single jersey, 30s combed: ₹280–₹340/kg (approximately ₹45–₹55/metre at 1.8m width) - 180 GSM interlock, 30s combed: ₹300–₹360/kg - Same post-dyeing and finishing: add ₹80–₹120/kg for processing **Cost Per Garment (lounge set — top + bottom, 180 GSM interlock, size M)** - Fabric consumption: ~450–500g per set - Fabric cost (dyed + finished): ₹380–₹420/set - CMT (cut, make, trim): ₹120–₹160/set - Labels, packaging: ₹40–₹60/set - **Total landed (India): ₹540–₹640/set** **Cost Per Wear Calculation** At a 3-year lifespan (3 wears/week × 52 weeks × 3 years = ~468 wears) and a retail price of ₹1,499/set: - Cost per wear for consumer: ₹1,499 ÷ 468 = **₹3.20 per wear** - Compare modal lounge set at ₹2,499 retail: ₹5.34 per wear - Compare polyester blend lounge set at ₹799 retail with 2-year lifespan: ₹2.87 per wear Cotton's cost-per-wear is competitive with polyester blends at the consumer level, with a significantly better tactile experience and ESG narrative — making the value argument straightforward for brands at the ₹1,200–₹2,000 tier. **Alternative Fiber Comparison (same application)** - Modal loungewear fabric: 35–50% higher fabric cost than cotton; superior initial softness; justified at ₹2,000+ retail tier - Bamboo (viscose): Similar cost to cotton; softness comparable; lower tensile strength; more complex sustainability claims - Tencel/Lyocell: 40–60% premium over cotton; best sustainability credentials; higher care complexity --- ## Sustainability Profile *Environmental and ethical considerations.* **Water & Carbon Footprint** Conventional cotton's water footprint of 7,000–10,000 litres/kg is the primary environmental liability. Carbon intensity is approximately 2.0–5.9 kg CO₂e per kg of conventional cotton, depending on growing method, region, and gin energy source. For context, polyester is 5.5–9.5 kg CO₂e/kg (petroleum-derived), so cotton's footprint is better than synthetic alternatives on carbon but significantly worse on water. **Available Certifications** - **GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)**: Covers both organic farming (no synthetic pesticides) and processing chain. Required for "organic cotton" claims in EU, UK, US markets. Premium: 25–35% on yarn cost. - **OEKO-TEX Standard 100**: Certifies finished product for harmful substance absence — skin-safe for body-contact loungewear. Widely required by major retailers. - **BCI (Better Cotton Initiative)**: Farm-level sustainable practices; does not certify individual products but reduces overall footprint. Lower cost premium than GOTS. - **Fairtrade Cotton**: Supply chain ethics certification; relevant for brands with fair-trade positioning. **Biodegradability / End of Life** Cotton is fully biodegradable in industrial composting conditions (180 days). Post-consumer textile recovery rates remain low globally (< 1% in India), but cotton's recyclability into recycled cotton yarn (open-loop) is technically viable, unlike synthetic blends. **Consumer Perception** In the Indian D2C loungewear category, "100% cotton" is the highest-converting product descriptor in paid search data (per Ahrefs category analysis). EU and US loungewear consumers increasingly cross-reference GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification at purchase — relevant for export-oriented brands. --- ## FAQ *Cotton for Loungewear — answered.* **1. What makes cotton better than modal for loungewear, and where does it fall short?** Cotton wins on price, cultural familiarity, and wash-progressive softening. At equivalent GSM and count, combed ring-spun cotton after 10–15 washes is tactilely competitive with modal. Modal wins on initial hand feel (visibly silkier out of the bag), dimensional stability (less shrinkage), and drape in lightweight constructions. If your retail price is below ₹1,500 for a set, cotton delivers better margin. Above ₹2,000, modal's initial sensory superiority justifies the 35–45% fabric cost premium for positioning. **2. What's the minimum order quantity for cotton loungewear fabric?** Indian circular knitting mills in Tiruppur and Ludhiana typically require 200–500 kg minimum per GSM/construction for undyed greige fabric. In-house dyeing units need 100–200 kg per shade per lot for consistent shade batching. For smaller brands (under 500 units per style), work with stock-lot or spot-fabric converters who run mixed batches — GSM and shade consistency will be slightly lower, but MOQs can drop to 50–100 kg. **3. How does cotton loungewear perform after 30+ wash cycles?** Ring-spun combed cotton at 160–180 GSM holds structural integrity well through 30+ wash cycles at 40°C. Expect: 5–8% reduction in GSM (fabric thins marginally), slight dimensional stability loss if original shrinkage wasn't fully pre-treated, and minor surface pilling on jersey (Grade 3 → Grade 2 at 30 cycles). Colorfastness: reactive-dyed medium depths hold at ISO 3–4 through 30 cycles; dark colours (especially black) will show 5–10% colour depth reduction. Design in darker colours at 200+ GSM to manage visible wear over time. **4. What GSM should I specify for a premium cotton loungewear range?** For summer/year-round India retail: 160–180 GSM single jersey for tops; 190–220 GSM interlock for bottoms. For global/temperate-climate retail: 180–200 GSM jersey or 210–240 GSM interlock throughout. Avoid going below 150 GSM for loungewear — the garment will feel too thin at point of sale and will lose shape after 5–8 wears regardless of count. Going above 260 GSM in jersey adds cost without comfort benefit; thermal properties plateau at ~220 GSM for indoor wear. **5. Can I use the same cotton fabric spec for both printed and solid-colour loungewear?** Yes, with one caveat: if you're running digital print (DTG or sublimation-transfer), you need a pre-treated fabric surface or cotton-poly blend substrate (sublimation requires polyester content). Reactive or screen print works directly on combed cotton. For solid colours, specify mercerised fabric for richer colour depth — the 10–15% improved dye uptake is visible to the naked eye on medium and dark shades. For reactive prints, un-mercerised fabric is fine and reduces cost. **6. What certifications should I look for when sourcing cotton for a DTC loungewear brand?** Minimum baseline: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I (body-contact) on finished fabric — this is the threshold most credible retailers require. Next level: GOTS-certified yarn and fabric if you want to make organic claims (legally required in EU/UK/US; marketing value in India growing). BCI membership for the spinning mill adds supply chain credibility without the cost of full GOTS certification. Avoid sourcing from mills that cannot provide at least OEKO-TEX documentation — chemical residue liability on skin-contact garments is a real brand risk. **7. How do I handle the shrinkage issue without adding significant cost?** Sanforizing (mechanical compaction) at the fabric finisher is the standard solution — it costs ₹8–₹15/kg and reduces residual shrinkage to < 3% by ISO 5077. Specify this in your fabric purchase order as a mandatory process. Additionally, include a wash-before-wear care instruction and design with 2–3% ease allowance above your target finished measurements. Do not rely on the consumer following care instructions alone — fabric-stage treatment is non-negotiable for a loungewear brand selling in markets where returns are free. **8. What's the typical lead time for cotton loungewear production in India?** Yarn-to-garment (full package at Tiruppur factory): 40–55 days including sampling approval. If fabric is pre-sourced: 25–35 days CMT. Factors that extend lead time: GOTS-certified material sourcing (add 10–15 days for certified yarn allocation), custom dyeing in non-standard shades (add 5–7 days for lab dip approval), or large orders requiring multiple dye lots (colour matching between lots adds 3–5 days QC). Build in 10–15 day buffer for first-time orders with a new factory. --- ## Related Links **Related Applications for Cotton:** - [T-Shirt Manufacturing](/applications/cotton-t-shirt-manufacturing) - [Casualwear](/applications/cotton-casualwear) - [Workwear](/applications/cotton-workwear) - [Hoodies & Sweatshirts](/applications/cotton-hoodies-sweatshirts) - [Polo Shirts](/applications/cotton-polo-shirts) - [Underwear & Basics](/applications/cotton-underwear-basics) **Alternative Fibers for Loungewear:** - [Modal for Loungewear](/applications/modal-loungewear) - [Bamboo for Loungewear](/applications/bamboo-loungewear) - [Tencel for Loungewear](/applications/tencel-loungewear) - [Viscose for Loungewear](/applications/viscose-loungewear) - [Silk for Loungewear](/applications/silk-loungewear) - [Spandex Blends for Loungewear](/applications/spandex-loungewear) - [Cashmere for Loungewear](/applications/cashmere-loungewear) **Glossary Terms:** - [Ring-Spun](/glossary/ring-spun) - [Combed Cotton](/glossary/combed-cotton) - [GSM](/glossary/gsm) - [Fabric Weight](/glossary/fabric-weight) **Compare Cotton:** - [Cotton vs Alternatives](/compare/cotton)