As soon as summer arrives, babies turn on the "waterfall sweat" mode. They are always sweaty. How can they wear clothes that can make them cooler?
Most mothers’ “family secrets” are: Wear pure cotton to absorb sweat!
For babies as young as one month old, they turn over and kick their legs and have little activity. pure cotton is skin-friendly and comfortable, so it is indeed a good choice. But for babies who have almost no time to spare after learning to walk and are sweating every time they move, there are better options.
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So which fabric is more suitable for babies who are active and sweaty, and how to choose?
Lilac’s mother specially found textile chemical engineer to tell everyone the secret of making her baby’s clothes more comfortable in summer.
For babies who love to sweat
chemical fiber fabrics are more suitable
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When hearing about chemical fiber fabrics, are the keywords "cheap" and "skin-piercing" that come to mind?
Don’t worry and frown!
With the advancement of textile science and technology, chemical fiber is no longer the stuffy and airtight material . Instead, it is very light and breathable, suitable for people who like to sweat.
The baby cotton clothing that everyone often buys is soft and close-fitting and does not deform after frequent washing. In many cases, a certain proportion of chemical fiber ingredients is added to achieve this effect, such as the one below.
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Whether it is natural cotton fiber or various chemical fibers, each fiber material has its own performance characteristics. The advantages and disadvantages of single-component fabrics are too obvious after they are made into clothing. For example, pure Cotton is easy to deform, and pure linen does not feel good against the skin.
Just like when eating, eating only meat or vegetables is not enough. A balanced diet can make you healthier. The same is true for clothes.
Fabrics made of a variety of chemical fibers blended in proportion can better utilize the advantages of a single material , achieve the effect of 1+1 2, and double the comfort:
. Lighter, thinner, dry and breathable: has better moisture absorption and breathability Good, it dries faster after sweating;
. More skin-friendly, soft and close to the body: Even if the baby has eczema, prickly heat, or sensitive skin, it is comfortable; . More anti-wrinkle, the fabric drape: Naughty baby turns Even if you roll around, your clothes won't get wrinkled.
The most common chemical fiber materials in blended fabrics are lyocell / polyester fiber / spandex / nylon / viscose and so on.
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There are a dazzling array of baby clothes on the market with a variety of materials. How should you choose?
These 5 blended chemical fiber fabrics
are very suitable for babies to wear in summer
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We have sorted out the common blended fabrics on the market that are suitable for babies to wear in summer. The prices are from high to low, parents. Can be based on budget Freedom of choice.
. One-way moisture guide: good moisture absorption and quick-drying effect, higher price
Most of the high-quality quick-drying children's clothing fabrics on the market are "one-way moisture guide" fabrics. In fact, "one-way moisture guide" is a kind of that makes chemical fiber fabrics lighter and thinner. The special process of absorbing sweat is just that everyone is accustomed to calling it a "fabric".
Its biggest advantage is that it can quickly conduct sweat from the skin to the outside of the clothes, and the skin-friendly surface remains dry. Even if you sweat during strenuous exercise, it will not stick to the body, and the sweat evaporates relatively quickly. It is suitable for those who love to sweat. Perfect for babies to wear.
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a bit "black technology"? In fact, it was already worn by our national athletes during the Tokyo Olympics.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is as thin as a cicada, absorbs moisture and dries quickly, and has the skin-friendly feeling of pure cotton. It is very comfortable to wear, and its sweat-absorbing and quick-drying effect is not compromised after repeated washing , so the price Naturally, they are not cheap either. If you search for "one-way wet guide", the price is basically around 100 yuan, and there are also many more expensive ones.
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Children's quick-drying clothes , there are also tens of dollars. This kind of quick-drying clothes usually just add moisture absorption and quick-drying agent to ordinary fabrics. Of course, it is also a qualified fabric, but it is process The cost is lower, and the corresponding quick-drying effect is also poor. The more you wash it, the worse the quick-drying effect becomes.
. Lyocell + cotton/nylon: absorb moisture and dry quickly, the price is within 100 yuan.
In addition to high-quality quick-drying clothes, there are also "cool-feeling" fabrics that are very popular in summer in the past two years. One of the cool fabrics The core component of the fabric is lyocell fiber , lyocell blended with a certain proportion of cotton or nylon is also very common.
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The raw material for the production of lyocell comes from wood rich in cellulose. The common eucalyptus bark is redissolved and improved by chemical reagent . The microphysical structure of cellulose becomes looser and greatly improved. Moisture wicking and breathable performance.
Compared with pure cotton, its hygroscopicity is more than 50% higher, and its evaporation efficiency is also higher than cotton. Even if the weather is hot or you sweat a lot, your clothes will stay dry and non-sticky.
It also has the characteristic that it becomes softer and more skin-friendly the more it is washed. This is because its fiber surface is very smooth. When observed under a microscope, you can see that compared with cotton fiber, it looks like a natural curl or a straight hair. It is clear at a glance which one is more silky and skin-friendly.
. nylon + spandex blended: good moisture conductivity, high cost performance
nylon fiber (also called polyamide fiber), the nylon fibers currently on the market mostly use special-shaped spinning technology, the characteristic is good moisture conductivity, will It conducts sweat away and spreads out a larger evaporation area . It has good quick-drying performance and is usually suitable for wearing during exercise.
If you have an active baby at home or do frequent outdoor sports, nylon + spandex blended fabric is very good, because spandex can make the fabric more elastic and allow you to move freely when there is a lot of activity.
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. Polyester fiber + cotton blend is hygroscopic and wrinkle-resistant, more affordable
Polyester fiber is also called polyester , which is often used in summer T-shirts, such as 5% polyester fiber + 65% cotton blended fabric , it can perfectly combine the hygroscopicity of cotton with the quick-drying and anti-wrinkle properties of polyester. In addition, fabrics blended with , modal, , spandex and other fabrics are also very soft and close-fitting, with a drapey texture.
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However, 00% polyester fiber (polyester) sun protection clothing is not recommended for babies . Although there is no problem with the sun protection performance, it is easy to get hot and sweat, so it is not suitable for children who love to run and move. child.
. Modal + cotton/spandex, good moisture absorption and close-fitting elasticity, good cost performance
Modal is a familiar fabric, hygroscopicity is as good as lyocell, and more soft and elastic, close-fitting, the disadvantage is that it is easy to wrinkle and loosen , so it is usually used to make the most intimate clothing. You can give priority to Modal for your baby's vests and home clothes. You can usually buy a good one for a few dozen yuan.
If you don’t mind the poor texture, you can choose children’s shorts like Decathlon . Modal blended anti-wrinkle polyester fiber. They are soft and close-fitting but still stiff and stylish. . Children will not wear them loosely. The price is thirty or forty yuan. Very affordable.
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In addition to the above 5 materials, there is also a common viscose fiber among clothing materials . It has good hygroscopicity, but is not very durable. Choose viscose and nylon, spandex and other ingredients. Blended fabrics can combine comfort and durability.
We have finished talking about how to choose clothing fabrics. Here we will summarize three recommended combinations for you. Babies who are active and love to sweat must try quick-drying fabrics:
- Quick-drying clothing: Choose nylon + spandex at an affordable price. , High-quality menu guide wet;
- moisture absorption and anti-wrinkle: polyester fiber (polyester) + cotton;
- built-in cooling feeling: lyocell + cotton, nylon + spandex/cotton.
Another thing to remind is that the main prerequisite for purchasing is to ensure safety, that is, check whether there are "GB 31701 - 2015" and "Class A Security Level" logos on the hangtag.
When purchasing in a physical store, you can check the material composition and national standard logo on the tag or wash water label. If you purchase online, you can check it on the product details page, or check the tag label after arrival.
What comfortable and cool baby clothes have you bought? Let’s leave a message in the comment area~
Source: Lilac Mom
