What are the benefits of cotton fabric? If you're looking to outfit your team in a new uniform, this is an important question to ask yourself. While the aesthetic appeal of the shirt is important as well, the fabric it's made of is vital to take into consideration. Let's look at some of the benefits of cotton fabric - the most popular material for uniform shirts.

• Cotton is hypoallergenic. This means that it is safe for those with easily irritated skin.
• Unlike other fabrics, cotton is resistant to dust-mites. This is good news for those with asthma or allergies.
• Cotton is a "natural fabric", meaning that it is made from the fiber of a plant, rather than manufactured artificially. Because of this, cotton is less susceptible to UV light discolouration.

However the greatest advantage of cotton fabric is

• Cotton fabric is breathable. Because of its light nature, cotton allows for maximum airflow. This is perfect if you're looking for a comfortable uniform shirt.

Is cotton the right fit for you and your team? Unique Embroidery and Twin City Trophies can embroider your custom logo onto one of many high quality cotton shirts. Which would I recommend?

Stormtech's 100% Cotton Wrinkle Resistant Longsleeve Dress Shirt. Cotton is already an easy fabric to manage, but this shirt is a particularly great example of that! Because of it's wrinkle resistant promise, you can wear this shirt straight out of the dryer without ironing it. The shirt also has a Teflon finish, which makes it stain repellent. It is available in pale blue, white, and black, in both men and women's sizing.

Of course there are many other options for cotton shirts. Feel free to browse through the online catalogue for more ideas. I hope this helps!

Until next time,

Tom