160 long-staple cotton is a high-grade cotton variety, and its fiber length and fineness are better than ordinary cotton. This kind of cotton fiber is delicate, soft, shiny, comfortable to handle and comfortable to wear, which can enhance the comfort and fashion sense of clothing. Commonly used in the production of high-end clothing, such as haute couture suits, dresses, T-shirts and so on.
180 count three-staple cotton contains more yarn per unit area, which means its quality is more compact and soft, so the higher the value, the higher the fabric quality and the better the hand feel. Made of long-staple cotton yarn and 180 long-staple cotton fabrics under a certain weight and area. This kind of cotton fiber is thinner and softer, and the clothes made are very soft and comfortable to wear, with good hygroscopicity and easy dyeing. However, this kind of fabric is easy to deform, wrinkle and change color, and its manufacturing cost is also relatively high.
Generally speaking, the difference between 160 and 180 long-staple cotton is mainly reflected in the fineness and softness of the fiber. 180 long-staple cotton has higher quality and better handle, but its production cost is also higher.