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poly/cotton or 100% cotton - which is less expensive?
Hey Guys,
Does any one know which is cheaper to purchase poly/cotton or 100% cotton.
Hope you's can help
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton I dont know about austalia, but in the u.s. 50/50 is usually cheaper.
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton Yes 50/50 is cheaper, But some customers prefer 100% cotton. I try to buy cotton products. .... JB
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton Actually 100% cotton is cheaper than a 50/50 basic white tee when comparing actual fabric weights. Jerzees make a 5.6 cotton and a 5.6 50/50 and the cotton is less expensive. My supplier doesnt carry any 6.0 or 6.1 oz 50/50 tees.
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton Generally 50/50 is cheaper, although I don't recall off the top of my head if that is the case with, say, American Apparel. But the fact is the price difference is negligible, so it makes more sense to buy one or the other because of customer preference, rather than cost.
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton Excellent! You guys have been very helpful. Im going to do some more research but thanks for giving me a good starting point.
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton I use and prefer 50/50. They are about the same cost but the 50/50 has a softer feel and seems to hold a better print. I like Jerzees 29M for a good standard t shirt.
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton Stay away from AAA 100% cotton. They feel like a burlap sack.
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton - which is less expensive? Yeh like wise,
I definately prefer the feel of 50/50.
cheers
I will go that way!!!
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton - which is less expensive? 100% cotton is cheaper for us. Poly (plastic) is made from petroleum and with the oil prices skyrocketing cotton is going to be a lot cheaper in the future. -Edski
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Re: poly/cotton or 100% cotton - which is less expensive? Hello Nate, Ive been trying to find poly cotton t's in Aust with no luck..do you know where to get them? Any help greatly appreciated regards Pete
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