Plain Lining Common Fibers and Their Applications
In the textile industry, plain linings are widely used in various garments and home textiles due to their simple structure, comfortable handfeel, and good durability. Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd., founded in 2003 and located in China Light Textile City—one of Asia's major light textile markets—is adjacent to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, with convenient transportation and well-developed communications. The company holds independent import and export rights and specializes in producing and selling a wide range of woven and knitted linings, including jacquard, plain, twill, satin, and other dyed linings, as well as linings processed through various techniques like yarn-dyeing, embossing, glazing, printing, coating, hot stamping, burnt-out, and composite. The main materials used in the products are polyester, polyester-cotton, cotton, rayon, nylon, acetate, etc. Since its establishment, the company has consistently adhered to the business philosophy of "striving for high standards, accuracy, speed, and innovation," and is committed to providing customers with high-quality products and services.
Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd. has a high-quality and innovative team with members from diverse professional backgrounds, bringing rich industry experience and skilled technical capabilities. The team cooperates to drive the company's development. Regarding technology research and development, Yongjun Textile has invested heavily in innovation, with advanced R&D facilities and reliable processes to quickly respond to market demand. The company holds several patents and technical certifications, positioning its technical level at the forefront of the industry. Yongjun Textile operates professionally in linings and women's fabrics, establishing different quality standards to meet customer needs. The "Yongjun" brand was registered in 2006, and the "Jingjun" and "Yuedu" brands were registered in 2018.
The company closely monitors customer needs and market trends for R&D, focusing on order-based production. By integrating trade and production through yarn and grey cloth operations, it ensures sufficient supply capacity. Yongjun Textile has a comprehensive quality management system covering raw material procurement, production, processing, product testing, and after-sales service to ensure stable and reliable product quality. Beyond domestic success, its products have reached over 60 countries and regions worldwide, including the US, EU, UK, Eastern Europe, Canada, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Asia, establishing a strong international brand image.
As a socially responsible enterprise, Yongjun Textile prioritizes employee welfare and contributes to societal development. In the next 3–5 years, "Yongjun Lining" aims to enhance high-end product quality, meet functional consumer needs, strengthen brand awareness, and develop international customers. "Jingjun Lady Fabrics" will quickly develop new products for domestic and foreign brands, improve e-commerce delivery speed, product quality, and brand recognition. "Yuedu" scarves will strengthen design and development over the next three years to support clothing coordination. Additionally, the company will enhance R&D and sales teams’ textile expertise, improve digital management, and apply technological management tools. In 2024, Yongjun Textile plans to establish a production base in another province with weaving, printing, and dyeing capabilities to support new product development through comprehensive testing, producing high-quality and reasonably priced products, promoting health-oriented markets, and strengthening independent innovation capabilities in China.
1. Polyester (Polyester)
Polyester is one of the most commonly used synthetic fibers in plain linings. Its advantages include high strength, excellent abrasion resistance, low shrinkage, and superior color fastness. Polyester plain linings are widely used in coats, windbreakers, and uniforms, where durability is crucial. Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd. applies precise textile equipment and advanced dyeing processes to control handfeel and drape while ensuring batch consistency, which is essential for mass production with stringent quality requirements.
2. Cotton (Cotton)
Cotton fibers are known for their natural softness, breathability, and moisture absorption, making them widely used in close-to-skin apparel. Cotton plain linings are ideal for shirts, skirts, and high-end casual wear, especially in summer or for garments requiring comfort. Yongjun Textile emphasizes yarn selection and weave density to ensure fabrics are soft and smooth without wrinkling or deformation. Post-finishing treatments further improve shrinkage resistance and durability, providing better end-user experience.
3. Polyester-Cotton Blend (Polyester-Cotton Blend)
The polyester-cotton blend combines polyester's durability with cotton's comfort, making it the most widely applied blended fiber type for plain linings. These linings maintain good handfeel and breathability while offering high dimensional stability and durability, suitable for coat linings and professional attire. Yongjun Textile employs advanced blending techniques to optimize fiber ratios, achieving the best balance between handfeel, abrasion resistance, and dyeing performance, delivering cost-effective and sustainably supplied lining solutions.
4. Nylon (Nylon)
Nylon fibers are lightweight, high-strength, and resistant to abrasion and tearing, used in functional plain linings for sportswear, outdoor apparel, and workwear. Nylon plain linings enhance garments’ tensile strength and durability and can be treated to improve water and wind resistance. Yongjun Textile combines automated textile equipment with precise weaving techniques to ensure uniform fabric thickness and stable performance, meeting professional apparel manufacturers’ requirements for high-performance linings.
5. Rayon and Acetate (Rayon & Acetate)
Rayon and acetate fibers offer soft smoothness, excellent luster, and superior drape, ideal for high-end plain linings such as formalwear, suits, and luxury coats. Though slightly less durable, their elegant feel and moisture absorption make them indispensable in premium garments. Yongjun Textile optimizes fiber selection and weaving techniques to ensure luster, softness, and drape, while combining dyeing and composite processing to balance aesthetics and practicality.
6. Comprehensive Impact of Fiber Selection
Fiber combinations and weaving methods affect handfeel, comfort, and application scenarios. For instance, polyester or nylon's high durability suits outerwear and functional garments, while cotton and rayon suit close-to-skin or high-end apparel. Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd. leverages rich fiber resources and R&D experience to provide diverse fiber combinations, ranging from basic durable linings to high-end comfort options, catering to different markets and garment types.
Plain Lining Fiber Advantages and Disadvantages
In apparel and home textiles, plain lining performance largely depends on fiber choice. Different fibers have distinct properties in comfort, durability, and post-processing compatibility. Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd., as a professional textile manufacturer, focuses on fiber science and processing optimization to provide high-performance plain linings. The following details professional analysis of polyester, cotton, polyester-cotton, and nylon fibers with a comparison table:
Polyester (Polyester)
- Advantages: high abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, color fastness
- Disadvantages: low breathability, prone to static
- Applications: coats, uniforms, windbreakers
Cotton (Cotton)
- Advantages: soft, breathable, moisture-absorbing
- Disadvantages: less durable, prone to shrinkage
- Applications: shirts, skirts, close-to-skin garments
Polyester-Cotton Blend
- Advantages: balance of durability and comfort, easy care, cost-effective
- Disadvantages: slightly less comfortable than pure cotton, slightly reduced breathability
- Applications: coats, professional wear, mass production
Nylon (Nylon)
- Advantages: high strength, abrasion resistance, lightweight, easy finishing
- Disadvantages: low breathability, complex dyeing process
- Applications: functional apparel, outdoor wear, workwear
| Fiber Type |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Applications |
| Polyester |
High durability, stable, colorfast |
Low breathability, static |
Coats, uniforms, windbreakers |
| Cotton |
Soft, breathable, moisture-absorbing |
Less durable, prone to shrinkage |
Shirts, skirts, close-to-skin garments |
| Polyester-Cotton |
Balanced durability and comfort, easy care |
Slightly less comfortable, reduced breathability |
Coats, professional wear, mass production |
| Nylon |
High strength, abrasion-resistant, lightweight |
Low breathability, complex dyeing |
Functional apparel, outdoor wear, workwear |
Selecting Plain Lining Based on Garment Usage
Plain linings’ structure and durability make them ideal for various garment types. Selecting the appropriate plain lining enhances comfort, aesthetics, and functionality. Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd., with advanced fiber R&D and precise production, provides high-performance plain linings for different garment categories.
Outerwear and Coats
- High abrasion resistance
- Dimensional stability
- Moderate softness for drape
- Recommended fibers: Polyester, Polyester-Cotton Blend
Shirts and Lightweight Garments
- High breathability and moisture absorption
- Soft handfeel
- Good dyeing performance
- Recommended fiber: Cotton
Sportswear and Functional Apparel
- High strength and abrasion resistance
- Lightweight and quick-drying
- Functional finishes (waterproof, windproof, anti-static)
- Recommended fiber: Nylon
High-End Formalwear and Suits
- Soft, smooth, elegant drape
- Good luster
- Durability through finishing
- Recommended fibers: Rayon, Acetate
| Garment Type |
Recommended Fiber |
Core Properties |
Special Requirements |
Typical Applications |
| Outerwear/Coats |
Polyester, Polyester-Cotton |
High abrasion, dimensional stability |
Soft drape |
Windbreakers, wool coats |
| Shirts/Light Garments |
Cotton |
Breathable, moisture-absorbing, soft |
Bright colors, smooth handfeel |
Women's shirts, summer shirts, skirts |
| Sportswear/Functional Apparel |
Nylon |
High strength, abrasion resistance |
Waterproof, windproof, quick-dry |
Outdoor wear, workwear, sportswear |
| High-End Formalwear/Suits |
Rayon, Acetate |
Luster, soft, drape |
Premium dyeing, composite treatment |
Formalwear, suits |
Improving Shrinkage and Deformation of Plain Lining after Dyeing or Composite Treatment
Plain linings often face shrinkage or deformation after dyeing or composite processing, affecting garment appearance and user experience. Shaoxing Yongjun Textile Co.,Ltd. applies advanced R&D and precise production to provide high-stability, high-quality plain linings that minimize these issues.
Fiber Selection and Blending Optimization
- Polyester: high dimensional stability, low shrinkage
- Cotton: prone to shrinkage, requires pre-shrinkage or blending
- Polyester-Cotton: optimized blend balances comfort and stability
- Nylon: strong, elastic, but dyeing requires precision
Pre-shrinkage and Heat Setting
- Pre-shrinkage via heat setting or steaming stabilizes fibers
- Yongjun Textile uses automated finishing to control temperature, pressure, and time
Dyeing and Post-Treatment Optimization
- Low-temperature disperse dyes for polyester reduce shrinkage
- Reactive dye pre-treatment for cotton blends lowers shrinkage
- Composite post-treatment heat setting addresses deformation and adds functionality
Weaving Density and Yarn Selection
- High-density weaving improves dimensional stability
- Proper yarn twist and strength maintain shape after washing or heat treatment
| Method |
Applicable Fiber |
Main Effect |
Considerations |
Typical Applications |
| Fiber Selection & Blending |
Polyester, Cotton, Blend, Nylon |
Control shrinkage from the source |
Adjust ratios by garment type |
Coats, shirts, functional apparel |
| Pre-shrinkage & Heat Setting |
Cotton, Blend |
Reduce post-processing shrinkage |
Control temp & time, avoid stiffness |
High-end shirts, skirts, coat linings |
| Dyeing Optimization |
Polyester, Cotton, Blend |
Improve dimensional stability |
Choose suitable dyes and fixation |
Windbreakers, formalwear, professional wear |
| Composite Post-Treatment |
Polyester, Nylon |
Reduce deformation from coatings or embossing |
Precise heat parameters |
Functional apparel, sportswear, workwear |
| Weaving Density Adjustment |
All fibers |
Enhance overall stability |
Avoid excessive tightness that stiffens handfeel |
All plain linings |