Cotton vs Poly vs 50/50 vs Tri-blends: The T-Shirt Test Part 1

We're putting the four main t-shirt fabrics (Cotton, Polyester, 50/50, Triblend) head-to-head in the ultimate T-Shirt test.

Part one of the test features the feel test, wear test, stretch test, wet test, and wrinkle test.

T-Shirts used in this video:
Cotton:

Polyester:

50/50 Blend:

Triblend:

Song Credit:

[ratpig]

So much better than the standard pros/cons tables. Love the humor.

[LordPhan]

There is more than just one type of cotton, there is cheap cotton, good cotton/Pima cotton, Egyptian Cotton Asiatic Cotton, American Upland cotton. Pima and Egyptian being the premium cottons, then there are different weaves of cotton fabrics and if you have a 'non-iron' dress shirt, it is treated with formaldehyde. Polyester is a cheap material made from petroleum.

[MainelyOutDoors]

This video is fantastic!! You nailed everything I wanted to know and it was enjoyable to watch! Well done guys!

[xivix]

So much effort went into this, thank you guys

[brucepiefke]

My favorite comment...'Science is all about opinions' Looking forward to the next edition. Too much ink on polyester or tri-blend is no bueno.

[psykotisyinc]

I have found that 60% cotton 40% polyester has the best fit and longevity for dad bods. 100% cotton loses its shape after 5 minutes. And triblends are too short and shrink even further after being washed

[meechiking]

im going with Polyester it fits better doesnt wrinkle and color tees dont fade the pretty much keep their color unlike other material that fades out quickly

[_vvv_]

Good idea, but quite lousy "wear feel" test. Proper test should have included wearing the shirts for a few hours in different conditions, for example go walk in sunny weather sun to sweat a bit and see how it dissipates moisture or sit in a chilly room and see how much the shirt worms you up.

[JamesSmith-osdx]

This is not a good comparison because the Bella Canvas triblend is a lot more expensive than the others (I don't know about the A4). Some 50/50 shirts are soft and others are really scratchy; the bella canvas 50/50 is softer and a hair more expensive than their cotton shirt.

[itzirus]

Your video has captured me, besides being educational, I have laughed with you a lot, thank you! 👏👏👏👏😉💕

[tradervsmarket]

That’s was fun & informative. Thanks guys!👍👍

[code]

This is exactly the video I was looking for. Thanks guys

[nashfaulk]

this video was seriously hugely helpful ha you may have just helped me pick my forever t-shirt

[reggie]

very very useful info. yours is the best vid so far about the subject. thanks a million!

[jessereed]

Short recommendation looking heavyweight (at least 6oz) t short but quick dry. I love Shaka brand shirts, but 100% cotton and if you sweat or rain it takes forever to dry.

[karantomar]

Can you please tell me what was the percentage of composition in tri blend ?

[jonathanperkins]

Thank you for the video. The humor helps!

[coryjeffreys]

Hello, I am also located in pa and I’m just starting my business in t-shirts and mugs. What do you recommend for sublimation in weight and poly percentage?

[MichaelSeethaler]

This guys must be in the pocket of big tri-blend!

[CHENOTV]

what about 80 cotton and 20 poly. is that good for dtg?