Fabric library

The fabrics behind every Milano piece

Ten fabrics for t-shirts, polos, hoodies and sportswear. Here is what each one is made of, how heavy it is and which branding works best on it.

Cooltex

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Cooltex

A technical fabric that protects the skin from UV rays and keeps you dry: it pulls moisture away from the skin to the outer surface.

Cotton sits next to your skin and polyester faces outward, so you get the comfort of cotton with the toughness of polyester.

Easy care, wicking, breathable, soft, holds its shape, quick drying and UV protective.

Composition
Polycotton (50% cotton, 50% polyester)
Best for
Screen print, embroidery, full sublimation
Premium CVC cotton jersey

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Premium CVC cotton jersey

Our original CVC stands up to constant wear without losing the soft, lived-in feel.

Composition
60% combed ring-spun cotton, 40% polyester
Weight
160/170 gsm, bio-washed
Best for
Screen printing, DTF
Premium cotton jersey

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Premium cotton jersey

A soft, comfortable knit with natural stretch from the knitting itself, without added elastane.

Composition
Combed compact ring-spun cotton
Weight
200 gsm, bio-washed
Best for
Screen printing, DTF
Heavyweight cotton jersey

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Heavyweight cotton jersey

Knitted with interlocking loops for stretch and structure. A dependable everyday tee fabric.

Composition
Combed compact ring-spun cotton
Weight
190 gsm, bio-washed
Best for
Screen printing, DTF
Tri-blend

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Tri-blend

Very soft with great drape, stretch and recovery. Good for sports, gym and casual wear.

Composition
50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon
Weight
145 gsm
Best for
Screen printing, DTF
Fleece

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Fleece

Brushed for volume and warmth. Used for sweatshirts, hoodies and track pants.

Composition
Combed ring-spun cotton
Weight
300 gsm, bio-washed
Best for
Screen printing, embroidery, DTF
French terry

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French terry

A smooth face for decoration and a looped back that feels soft against the skin.

Composition
60% combed ring-spun cotton, 40% polyester
Weight
230/240 gsm, bio-washed
Best for
Screen printing, embroidery, DTF
Gear jersey

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Gear jersey

Lightweight, wicking, breathable, quick drying and UV protective.

Composition
Poly-micro recycled polyester
Weight
140 gsm
Best for
Full sublimation, sportswear
Performance

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Performance

Wicking, breathable, soft, quick drying and UV protective. Holds its shape wash after wash.

Composition
Poly-micro polyester
Weight
150 gsm
Best for
Full sublimation, DTF
Cool mesh

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Cool mesh

Breathable, strong, elastic and wrinkle free. Ideal for school sports uniforms and workwear.

Composition
100% polyester
Weight
160 gsm
Best for
Full sublimation, DTF

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