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November 11, 2024


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Fiber Characteristics

COTTON

Natural Fiber - cellulosic

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Comfortable
  • Soft hand
  • Absorbent
  • Good color retention, prints well
  • Machine-washable, dry-cleanable
  • Good strength
  • Drapes well
  • Easy to handle and sew

 

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  • Apparel - Wide range of wearing apparel: blouses, shirts, dresses, childrenswear, activewear, separates, swimwear, suits, jackets, skirts, pants, sweaters, hosiery, neckwear.
  • Home Fashions - curtains, draperies, bedspreads, comforters, throws, sheets, towels, table cloths, table mats, napkins.
 

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ZyYIA - Item 790 - Black Pocket Light N Tight
Our most popular leggings, this high-performance design offers a firm compression that feels oh-so-supportive whether you plan to run a marathon or just run the day. The fitted design and high quality fabric contours to your shape stay in place for a frictionless, effortlessly flattering look.

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ZYIA - Item 613 - Black Havana Tank
Incredibly lightweight and breathable, our Havana tank uses four-way stretch fabric and has superior sweat wicking. It is striped with small lines of breathable mesh from top to bottom for maximum ventilation—this top will help you feel as chill as its louvered styling makes it look.

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