2021-03-12 16:35:56
Cotton and polyester couldn’t be any more different. Polyester is a man-made synthetic fiber, so where cotton is grown in a field, polyester is created in a lab. Polyester pellets are melted down and forced through small holes and then stretched. The extruded fibers cool and solidify into a very strong fiber. Then the process looks similar to cotton, as the fibers are spun and then woven into the polyester fabric we all know.
Polyester was once criticized for the unnatural feel it had on the skin, but technology has progressed greatly since the creation of polyester in 1946. Today, you can find high-end performance polyester fabrics with amazing touch and feel that rival some of the best natural fabrics.
When compared with cotton fabrics, polyester has 3 main benefits that will make for a better scrub-wearing experience: