We spin both 100% cotton and polyester-cotton yarn in the same counts, so this is a question we answer often. The right choice depends on what the fabric has to do.
Pure cotton
- Soft, breathable and absorbent, so it is comfortable next to skin and good for towels and home linen.
- Takes reactive dyes well and gives deep, even shades.
- Shrinks and creases more than a blend unless the fabric is pre-treated.
Polyester-cotton blend
- Polyester fibre adds tensile strength and abrasion resistance, so fabric lasts longer under heavy use.
- Holds shape better, with less shrinkage and fewer creases.
- Dries faster, which suits fleece and workwear.
- Needs a two-step dyeing process when you want both fibres in the same shade.
What about cost?
Price depends on count and on fibre markets at the time of purchase, so neither option is always cheaper. In our current list, 6s poly-cotton is ₹78/kg against ₹82/kg for 6s cotton, while at 20s the blend is ₹120/kg against ₹112/kg for cotton.
A quick rule
Choose cotton when comfort, absorbency and dyeing depth matter most. Choose poly-cotton when strength, shape retention and easy care matter most. If your product needs both, ask us about counts and blends that fit.