Cotton Jersey

A soft, stretchy knit fabric known for its comfort, versatility, and ease of wear.

Specifications

Construction Knit (single jersey, knit right-left)
Composition Typically 95-100% cotton, sometimes blended with 5% elastane
Weight Light 130-160 g/m², Medium 170-200 g/m², Heavy 210-240 g/m²
Stretchability Moderate stretch in the width (20-40%), with elastane up to 50%
Abbreviations CO = cotton, EL = elastane

What is Cotton Jersey?

Cotton Jersey is the best-selling fabric quality at Nooteboom Textiles and one of the most widely used fabrics in the world. It is a knitted cotton fabric with characteristic suppleness and comfortable stretch. Because it is naturally breathable and skin-friendly, Jersey forms the basis of many clothing collections: from T-shirts and sweatpants to dresses and children's clothing.

Applications

T-shirts, polos, and long sleeves
Dresses and skirts with a flowing drape
Sweatpants and loungewear
Baby and children's clothing (look for OEKO-TEX certification)
Underwear and pyjamas

Wash instructions

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Other information

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Practical tip

Choose a higher gram weight (200+ g/m²) for garments that need to retain structure, such as dresses.
Use lighter Jersey (130-160 g/m²) for T-shirts and summer tops.

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posted on
07/05/2026