Cotton Explained - How To Spot Quality Cotton Fabrics, Shirts, Sweaters - Gentleman's Gazette
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So what exactly is cotton? It's basically linked from the cotton plant which is part of the Gossypium family and the fibers were meant to protect the seeds and are comprised entirely out of cellulose material you often find in nature, such as trees. Outer fabrics such as viscose, or bamboo fabrics, are all based on cellulose as well. Cotton plants are actually shrubs and they grow wildly but today, they're cultivated most of the time.
Today, most of the cotton comes through US, China, India, as well as many countries in Africa, and South America. In the US, commercial level growth of cotton is heavily subsidized while developed nations hugely rely on machines to harvest cotton, it is still picked by hand in Africa, or in Egypt, in India, and developing countries.
In terms of cotton quality, it all starts with a staple length. Short staple is considered three-quarters of an inch or about one and a half centimeters. Medium staple cotton is considerably about three-quarters of an inch to one and a quarter inch; a long staple cotton is anything from one and a quarter inch all the way up to two and a half inches. While the majority of cotton in the world is a short staple and then some medium staple, you will only see the staple infused in marketing for higher-end cottons.
Sometimes, shirt makers also advertise Egyptian cotton and basically what they mean is it's the longest staple cotton from a batch, it's not necessarily cotton that is always from Egypt. You'll also find Egyptian cotton in towels or anything that touches the skin. Usually, it's used to demand a higher price from the consumer. A subgroup of Egyptian cotton you see so-called Giza cotton which is more high-end. Each Giza quality comes with a number. With Giza 45 con being the most luxurious and high-end Egyptian cotton on the market, its extra-long has superior fineness and is very consistent.
In my experience, West Indian sea cotton is really the cream of the crop and I would even place it above a Giza 45 cotton. For dress shirts, I always go for a two-ply cotton and make sure that it's a hundred percent cotton and it's not stretch with polyester or nylon. While it makes it more durable and it's may be appropriate for uniforms, work wear, maybe for chefs in the kitchen, it's not something you want to wear on your skin because it's rougher and not as comfortable, also it's not as absorbent.
So how can you find out if the cotton is luxurious? The problem is that you have a soft cotton, it can feel very comfortable on your skin, but it's, in fact, soft because the staple is so short. Higher-end cotton is usually very fine which means you can have a very fine weave and you get a very nice Sheen. For men's shirts, probably Albini is the largest kid on the block.
So what are their cotton buying do's and don'ts?
Don't believe that all cotton is created equal. Quality cotton is usually softer, it is shinier, it is finer, and it has a smaller impact on the environment because you can wear it for longer periods of time. You should always expect more from a higher and cotton retailer; they should be able to tell you what specific kind of cotton is used, how many plys they are, how heavy the fabric is, and where it was sourced.
At the same time, don't believe all the labels that are not backed up by a trusted industry Authority such as Albini, Thomas Mason, or Tessitura Monti, or other famous cotton makers which are known to produce a quality product made out of long staple cotton.
So how should you care for cotton? Fortunately, it's one of the more easier items to take care of. You can machine wash it, you can hand wash it, but machine wash is totally fine, the only time I'd stay away from machine washing my cotton is in a suit such as a seersucker suit or another cotton suit but mainly because of the canvas and the things on the inside not necessarily because of the fabric itself.
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I agree Nardo. These videos Raphael produces to explain the history of clothing, whether it be cotton, corduroy, or anything else, are fascinating! I'm learning so much and it's really helping to power up my wardrobe, and getting me to work harder or save more to get more funds to buy the higher end fabrics.
This is just one more instance of information you won't find on other channels. Very well-done.
See Zoe Hong on fabrics too.
Why are people disliking this video is really interesting
Must be black viewers
Mojo Mojo
That's a good one!
I have accidentally disliked many times
Probably because there's a lot of inaccuracies in it.
@@mojomojo5779 hahahaha 🤣😂🤣
Your videos are a cut above the other men's fashion channels out there. So much information, really interesting!
Please do more videos on types of materials explained~ This is very informative and the delivery is very nice. Keep up the good work!
Do one on silk please!
I thought the exact same thing even though I know you posted this 2+ years ago
Oh I do hope this is the first of many fabric videos.... Judging by the playlist you created titled fabrics I think it is. Great video. I am looking forward to more!
Such an awesome video! So informative and interesting. Hope to see more like these!
One of your best videos. Thank you. Very informative.
Great Video! Very informative! I will try to get to watch your other videos and will come back to watch this one again as you give so much information. Thank you.
Very interesting and informative. Made very simple to understand and help you in selecting the best !
Excellent video, all my doubts are cleared and if possible please make more fabric explained videos I just loved it
Thank you
The part about the quality going down over time is so true. Bought a Patagonia hoodie that started pilling not long after purchasing it.
I got these shirts from Ecuador that are amazingly good . I tried to explain how good they are to people and they look at me like I'm nuts .
You're not nuts
Where did you buy it?
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Find your video on a random search. I want to thank you for such an interesting and well done video. Subscribing.
I love how informational your videos are.
Great video... VERY precise explanations!!! Thank you
Always informative, thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the details on washing too 😉
this was a really good video. very informative. thank you for sharing
Very good video, I didn't know there was so much variation in cotton. I'd like to make a correction on the organic cotton points, organic means no 'synthetic' pesticides/fertilizers or no more than a few percent synthetic. Unfortunately it's not much safer for the environment or the people. Love the video and I can't wait for the next one as always.
So informative. Thank you.
wow, this is really educational. Such precise info about cotton. I subscribed on the spot.
Love all the details in the various videos
So great! Thanks!
That was very interesting information. Many thanks!
Amazing video sir! More like this. Moar!
thank you very much impressive knowledge
Thanks man for this effort
Very informative video!
0:25 I loooove that sweater!
Hi Raphael, can you make a video explaining polyester and alike. I know it's an inferior type of synthetic fibre but can you give us more in-depth guide about it and whether there is some characteristic which actually better for some specific use of clothing. Thanks!
Great topic. Matériel de base de notre habillement.
Can you do a video on wool and also one on blends? like merino wool etc for scarfs & sweaters.
Raphael, every one of your videos are intensely informative. I will now stop machine drying my dress shirts! I owe you!
I am about to enter Suit Supply store... Thanks for this information! Now I know where to look for when buying my first premium shirt. I definetly will search for Albini :)
Thank you good sir.
i wished that all my teacher were explained like u
Great video
Can you please do a video on braces/suspenders
thank you! so interesting :)
Wow I never knew there are different qualities to cotton.
This is so informative, I never knew this, where can get quality sports wear?
A nice topic..
Do more videos like this One! Polyester, marine wool, viskos etc 🤗🤗
The polyester one would be about 7 seconds long:
"Polyester, has no good qualities, only used because it is cheap. Avoid at all costs. For this video I am wearing... nothing, since we at Gentleman's Gazette do not have any polyester clothes."
My Take:
There are many different types of cotton, each with its own unique characteristics that make it suitable for different applications. Here are some of the main differences between different types of cotton:
Long-staple vs. short-staple cotton: The length of the cotton fibers, or "staple," affects the strength and quality of the cotton. Long-staple cotton, such as Egyptian cotton, has longer fibers and is typically softer, stronger, and more durable than short-staple cotton.
Pima vs. Supima cotton: Pima cotton is a type of long-staple cotton that is grown primarily in the United States, while Supima cotton is a trademarked brand of Pima cotton that is grown specifically in the southwestern United States. Supima cotton is known for its softness, strength, and durability.
Organic vs. conventional cotton: Organic cotton is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which makes it a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option. However, organic cotton is often more expensive than conventionally grown cotton.
Combed vs. carded cotton: Combed cotton is a more refined version of cotton that has been processed to remove any shorter fibers, resulting in a smoother and more uniform fabric. Carded cotton, on the other hand, has not been combed and may have a slightly rougher texture.
Giza cotton: Giza cotton is a type of long-staple cotton that is grown in Egypt. It is known for its softness and luster and is often used to make high-end clothing and luxury linens.
Overall, the differences in cotton can affect its texture, strength, durability, and environmental impact. When choosing cotton products, it's important to consider the specific characteristics of each type of cotton to determine which one is best suited for your needs.
Good guy gentleman’s gazette put tons of info in the description.
Raphael, you found your "calling" "History Professor"😊I found this video extremely interesting.
I live in California and curious how to find Pima cotton, since it's "local" never heard of it before
Do an exploration of silk, satin and velvet just an idea
Would class a jumper with 80% cotton and 20% polyester a good jumper to buy?
Hi gentlemens, i would like to ask you a question about quality of fabric in general, i have noticed taht on one of my dress shirts label says that i can wash it on 50 degrees of celsia and on the other shirt is only 30C is the first shirt made from better fabric or it doesn't matter?
Thank you.
I admit if i need something to learn or fix, i watch a lot of videos and quit the app. this time i needed an information and i got all and more. and you know what I'm impressed enough to like. i was wondering why two different %100 cotton t-shirts of same brand feels different. asked it in the most popular and informative site in my country and in fact i did get few answers but they did not satisfy me. now I know it's all about staple length. thanks dude. But can you answer me that those answers were right or wrong. they said companies do produce clothes like 90-60% cotton and left is mixed with viscon and lykra. full cotton is ridiculously expensive thus brands do write 100% cotton down on label. true?
Mercerisation isn't always a gas; higher quality fabrics are treated at various different levels of production, and bathing raw cotton is tricky and massively labour-intensive but that and gas treatments prior to twill-weaving gives a fabric that is vastly superior--orders of magnitudes better, in fact. And slippery or "silk-like" cotton is usually this. Unless any chemical, manual or temperature treatments are done with time care and knowledge it also noticeably degrades the fibre (one sign is the short-staple pilling you touched on), but when appropriately carried out, it can reinforce what is, in the industry, known as a pretty fickle, short-life fibre. Personally I think there are a handful of specific good uses for cotton but in almost all scenarios it is a hugely inferior cellulose-derived fibre to linen and bamboo silks.
Please make a video about fine dinning
Where do you recommend I can buy an espadrille such as the one you were wearing in todays video? I have been looking but they are hard to find in Australia.
This content is brilliant. I will be back and learn more, focusing on the gender neutral topics such as this. Thank you for being such an educational resource. I am also slightly amazed at myself that I was able to put a country to your hint of an accent. Grüße aus Bremen!
I swear I've lived in the South my whole life and I am huge history buff. Cotton is my favorite fabric of all time (ironically) and it always reminds me of the civil war, I have no idea why.
I bought Muji 100% Indian Cotton... it's hot and itchy even though it's thin.
I have a treated 100% cotton t-shirt bought in America and it has a Made in USA label. The shirt was treated to appear "used"... That cotton ...even though thicker feels so much cooler.
Can you do a video on leather jackets
What is the best cotton? Luxury cotton! Thx
Boss by Hugo Boss uses spandex in my (Made in Turkey) t shirts. Is this acceptable?
what clothing brands would you recommend for high quality cotton tshirt?
What's the difference between two poly and two fold cotton?
Hey Sven, the intro slide reads Cotton Exlpained
Very informative. Good point about brands changing quality. I have 4 Albini cotton based shirts made at the same time. 1 of these has a very plasticky feel. Though the shirt looks good, I am wondering if it is really cotton or some synthetic blend. Oh and did you say you are wearing a Uniqlo shirt ;)?
I worked in Albini 10 years, they produce only Cotton 100%, and Linen blend and pure. Sometime they use Tencel and modal fibers and more rarely synthetic blend for Stretch or decorative yarns. If you have plasticky feels it is probably due to the fine yarn count. The piumino 100/1 is one of the finest yarn avaliable.
it would be good to know what type of cotton gets used in brands like Carhartt or brand like Kenzo. all you have to go bye is feeling it. Be good to know the type and origin
I'm confused. First you say quality cotton is 2 to 2.5 in , then you say 2 to 2.5 cm. Am I miss understanding? Please explain.
Is there any dress shirt made of wool or polyester?
What’s Mercerized Cotton? Is it high quality?
Egypt is in Africa
What’s your thoughts on suvin cotton?
What is supima cotton, are heard it’s the best US made cotton.?
A nice and informative video! Exactly what I was looking for about cotton =) But I must say, it sounds a bit like you are "whispering", you would be more comprehensive if you would use more of your voice =)
where can we buy the reputable cotton from XinJiang ?
People dislike this kind of video simly dont' have a style :)
I didn't get why the fibre is burnt?
Que interesante...
I thought „longer“ staple cotton is actually softer to the skin. It was explained to me like this: The longer the fibre, the less fibres you need, the less „itchy“ ends of those on your skin. What do you think?
I dunno. I have an extra long staple cotton t-shirt and it‘s the most comfortable piece of clothing I habe in my possession…
wish uniqlo would make these 100% cottons ones again
omg G EAZYS older brother?!?!?!?!!
Great video but it's hard to find good quality cotton and naming some high end cotton manufacturers doesn't help.
So at the end of the day we have to "trust" brands on what they tell us.
How's "Cotton:On"?
Could you do a video on polyester
I'snt cotton still way better than polyester for the enviorment?
likira111 I think it is yes, but the colour dying process of cotton uses LOADS of water.
0:16 How many of you identified the mistake.
He looks like G eazy
Good, but Giza 45 is better than sea island
So the questions is, which brands sell good quality cotton? Without paying 300$ for a t-shirt.
this dude look like old G-Eazy
I am so not bothered with genetically modified cotton. Its the way to go to improve the fabric and cut back on pesticides. Its just cellulose when it fabric.
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See Harvard historian Sven Beckert's "Empire of Cotton"....fantastic read about the 5000 year history of cotton and its critical role in the development of capitalism
He said in Africa, Egypt,...but then Egypt is in Africa 😂
Raphael is originally from Germany if he makes an error here and there it's ok he's still a very sharp guy either way
Good info but needs to be louder, please.
Zoolander
no match between information provided and the subject
Here we go.
Teacherino For Kripperinos Kripperino here we go what? Why so many thumbs down on this?
Nvm, I stopped caring. Carry on.
Idiot.
moodyguymick Mature.
How did you end up here? :D
So much of the info is wrong !!!
Some examples, please?