Intimates & Loungewear
100% Cotton Underwear — Combed Cotton Base Layer Manufacturing
Next-to-skin programmes need soft handfeel and seam comfort, not just fabric. We use combed ring-spun cotton in 160–220 gsm jersey and rib, flatlock seams instead of overlock in high-friction zones, and latex-free elastic that survives 50 home launderings.
- Fabric
- Combed cotton single jersey / 1×1 rib / 2×2 rib / waffle
- Weight
- 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 gsm
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per style per colour
- Lead time
- 12–15 days sampling · 30 days bulk
What you get as standard
- Tagless heat-transfer labels remove the itch complaint entirely
- Gusset and crotch panels cut on the same dye lot
- Individual hygiene packing or bulk pack per retailer spec
- AQL 2.5 inspection with needle-detection on every carton
Technical specification
| Fibre | 100% combed cotton; 95/5 cotton-elastane for recovery |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 160–220 gsm |
| Seams | Flatlock 4-needle on gusset and side, overlock elsewhere |
| Elastic | Latex-free, 30–40 mm jacquard or plain waistband |
| pH value | 4.0–7.5 (EN ISO 3071) |
| Colour fastness | Grade 4 perspiration, grade 4 washing |
| Elastic recovery | ≥90% after 50 launderings |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 class I and II |
Decoration and finishing
- Jacquard woven waistband logo
- Silicone soft wash for handfeel
- Heat-transfer label (tagless)
- Contrast flatlock thread
Print and embroidery are developed on the actual bulk fabric, not on a substitute, because ink absorption and stitch recovery change with yarn count and finish. Sew-out and strike-off approvals are standard before bulk.
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100% Cotton Underwear: buyer questions
What is your minimum order quantity for 100% cotton underwear?
500 pcs per style per colour. The constraint is not the sewing line but the dyehouse: a jet dyeing machine has a minimum bath size, so a custom shade below roughly 150–300 kg carries a surcharge. We hold greige and core shades to keep small first drops economically viable, and we can run 30–50 salesman samples before you commit to bulk.
Which fabric weights can you produce for 100% cotton underwear?
Standard weights are 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 gsm, held within a ±5% tolerance on finished fabric. If you need a weight outside that range we will develop it, which adds roughly 10–15 days to the sampling calendar. We recommend specifying fabric weight together with yarn count and finish state, because the same gsm in a coarse and a fine yarn produces completely different handfeel.
Can you match a physical sample we already have?
Yes. Send the sample and we will reverse-engineer the fabric — yarn count, loop length or weave, weight, finish and shade — and quote against a matching or an approved alternative. Where we cannot match exactly, we will say so and explain where the difference will show.
Which certifications apply to this programme?
All programmes ship under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, class I for babywear and class II for the rest. GOTS organic cotton is available on knit and woven programmes with a scope certificate and a transaction certificate per shipment. amfori BSCI and SMETA 4-pillar audit reports are shared under NDA.
Start a 100% cotton underwear programme
Tell us the quantity, target market and delivery window. We will confirm fabric availability and come back with options.