Does microfibre bedding feel hot?

Polyester absorbs less moisture than cotton, so it can feel warmer in hot weather. Cotton suits summer bedding better.

A cotton-rich polyester-cotton blend, for example 60% cotton. It is closer to cotton in feel and absorbency but creases more.

How do I read a polycotton ratio?

Ratios can be written in either order. Ask in the quote which fibre is the majority.

Does polycotton pill?

Blends can pill where they rub. They can also build static in dry air.

Microfiber / Polycotton

Microfibre and polycotton bedding fabrics are available from TkanIstanbul wholesale by the roll; the company is a home textile fabric supplier based in Istanbul. These fabrics contain polyester, cost less than cotton bedding, crease little and dry fast.

Microfibre and polycotton bedding fabrics contain polyester. They cost less than cotton bedding, crease little, dry fast and are easy to care for. Microfibre is 100% polyester, usually with a brushed surface. Polycotton blends polyester and cotton; 65/35, 50/50 and cotton-rich CVC are common ratios. They are used for budget retail, dormitories and hotels. Prices are visible to members.

Typical technical values

Blend	Behaviour
65% polyester, 35% cotton	Low crease, fast drying, handles industrial laundry; more synthetic feel
50% polyester, 50% cotton	A balance between easy care and a cotton feel
Cotton-rich (CVC, e.g. 60% cotton)	Closer to cotton in feel and absorbency; creases more

These are common market ranges; exact values for each series are given in the quote and on the series page. More detail: Microfibre and polycotton bedding fabrics: blends and properties

Typical uses

Budget retail bedding sets
Dormitory and hostel bedding
Hotel sets that are washed often and must dry fast
Products where ironing time needs to be cut

What affects the price?

Blend: 65% polyester 35% cotton, 50/50 and cotton-rich CVC are priced differently; more cotton means a higher cost.
Brushing: a brushed microfibre surface is an extra process.
Design: printed and solid fabrics sit in different price groups.
Weight, width and quantity: the price is given in the quote according to order size.

Prices are visible to members; quotes are sent the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Does microfibre bedding feel hot?: Polyester absorbs less moisture than cotton, so it can feel warmer in hot weather. Cotton suits summer bedding better.
What is CVC?: A cotton-rich polyester-cotton blend, for example 60% cotton. It is closer to cotton in feel and absorbency but creases more.
How do I read a polycotton ratio?: Ratios can be written in either order. Ask in the quote which fibre is the majority.
Does polycotton pill?: Blends can pill where they rub. They can also build static in dry air.