Cotton Like · Stretch · Performance
Cotton Like Elastic Yarn
The first choice for sportswear and casual wear fabrics. Soft cotton-like hand feel with excellent stretch recovery — no spandex required. PBT Type · Sorona T400 · T400(PBT+PET) · T8/T800 · Super Wicking.
Ne 25 – Ne 88
Quick Dry · Anti UV
FOB Xiamen
MOQ 500 kg
What Is It?
Cotton Feel. Elastic Performance.
Cotton Like Elastic Yarn is a stretch spun yarn that combines the soft, natural hand feel of cotton with the elastic recovery of bicomponent fibers — without requiring added spandex. It is produced using Ne count spinning technology (cotton system), giving it a yarn structure identical to regular spun yarn but with built-in stretch.
When woven or knitted into fabric, the result is a cotton-like surface texture with 15–35% stretch, excellent recovery after washing, and comfort properties that rival natural cotton. This makes it the preferred choice for T-shirts, sportswear, and casual wear that needs to move with the wearer.
Unlike filament elastic yarn (DTY/FDY), cotton like elastic yarn is a spun yarn — it can be directly used on standard ring spinning and knitting machines without modification. No special equipment required.
🌬️ Quick Dry
❄️ Cool Feeling
☀️ Anti UV
🦠 Antibacterial
💧 Super Wicking
🔄 Stretch Recovery
5 Types
Choose Your Cotton Like Type
Five distinct cotton like elastic yarn technologies — each optimised for specific stretch, feel and performance requirements.
PBT Type
Ne 35 – Ne 88 · DTY Spun
Uses PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) staple fiber as the elastic component. Excellent stretch recovery, good chlorine resistance, suitable for standard sportswear and everyday casualwear. Most economical cotton like elastic option.
Ne 35–88
PBT Component
Good Chlorine Resist.
Economical
Sorona T400 Type
Ne 53 / 66 / 88 · DTY Spun
Uses DuPont™ Sorona® (PTT) bicomponent fiber. Superior soft stretch, better elastic recovery and enhanced moisture management vs PBT type. Softer hand feel, more luxurious drape. Premium tier for high-end sportswear brands.
Ne 53 / 66 / 88
PTT Sorona®
Superior Softness
Premium
T400 (PBT+PET) Type
Ne 34 – Ne 88 · DTY Spun
Bicomponent yarn using PBT and PET combination. Balances the elasticity of PBT with the stability of PET. Higher stretch ratio than pure PBT type, wider count range, excellent dimensional stability after repeated washing.
Ne 34–88
PBT+PET
Wide Range
Wash Stable
T8 / T800 Type
Ne 40 / 53 / 66 · DTY Spun
T8/T800 (PBT+PET bicomponent) cotton like yarn optimised for knitwear applications. Excellent bulk, consistent crimp development, and good stretch uniformity across the fabric. Strong performance at mid-range counts.
Ne 40 / 53 / 66
T8/T800 Component
Good Bulk
Knitwear Grade
Super Wicking Type
150D / 96F · 108F · Filament
High-performance wicking type cotton like yarn in filament form. Ultra-fast moisture transfer from skin to fabric surface. Available in 150D/96F and 150D/108F. Ideal for high-intensity sportswear where sweat management is critical.
150D/96F
150D/108F
Ultra Wicking
High Intensity Sport
Specifications
Full Specification Range
| Type | Count Range (Ne) | Elastic Component | Stretch % | Color | MOQ | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Like (Standard) | Ne 10 – 80 | Standard PSF | 0% (no stretch) | White / Black / Dyed | 500 kg | Woven shirting, uniform |
| Cotton Like FD (Full Dull) | Ne 32 / 40 / 50 | FD Polyester PSF | 0% | Raw White | 500 kg | Matte fabric, uniform |
| PBT Type Elastic | Ne 35 – 88 | PBT Staple | 15–25% | White / Colour | 500 kg | Sportswear, T-shirt |
| Sorona T400 Type | Ne 53 / 66 / 88 | PTT (Sorona®) | 20–30% | White | 500 kg | Premium sportswear |
| T400 (PBT+PET) Type | Ne 34 – 88 | PBT+PET Bicomponent | 20–35% | White | 500 kg | General sportswear, knit |
| T8 / T800 Type | Ne 40 / 53 / 66 | T8/T800 PBT+PET | 20–30% | White | 500 kg | Knit fabric, activewear |
| Super Wicking Type | 150D/96F · 150D/108F | Wicking Filament | ~15% | White | 1,000 kg | High-intensity sportswear |
Type Comparison
| Property | PBT Type | Sorona T400 | T400(PBT+PET) | T8/T800 | Super Wicking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand Feel | Good | ★★★★★ | Very Good | Good | Silky |
| Stretch Recovery | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Moderate |
| Moisture Wicking | Standard | Good | Good | Standard | ★★★★★ |
| Count Range | Ne 35–88 | Ne 53–88 | Ne 34–88 | Ne 40–66 | 150D only |
| Price Level | Most Econ. | Premium | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Chlorine Resistance | ✓ Good | ✓ Good | ✓ Good | Standard | N/A |
All prices FOB Xiamen. Custom counts and functional finishes available. Contact us for current pricing.
Applications
Where Cotton Like Elastic Performs Best
T-shirts & Casual Wear
PBT type and T400(PBT+PET) for everyday T-shirts that stretch and recover without losing shape.
Sportswear & Activewear
All types for training tops, running shirts and athletic fabric that needs movement and breathability.
Performance Jerseys
Super Wicking type for football, basketball and cycling jerseys with rapid sweat removal.
Polo Shirts & Uniform
PBT and T400(PBT+PET) for corporate polo shirts and workwear uniforms with stretch comfort.
Yoga & Athleisure
Sorona T400 type for premium yoga and athleisure fabric with soft hand feel and natural-like drape.
Outdoor & Hiking
T800 type with anti UV and moisture management for outdoor shirts and hiking base layers.
Children's Clothing
Fine count PBT type for children's sportswear and school uniforms — soft, durable and easy care.
Medical & Healthcare
Antibacterial type cotton like yarn for medical scrubs, hospital uniforms and patient garments.
Why Yaakan
Why Source Cotton Like Yarn from Us
01
All 5 Types from One Source
PBT, Sorona T400, T400(PBT+PET), T8/T800 and Super Wicking — all available from Yaakan. No need to source from multiple suppliers. Simplify your procurement.
02
Functional Options Available
Quick Dry, Cool Feeling, Anti UV and Antibacterial finishes are available on select types. Specify your performance requirement and we'll advise on the right combination.
03
Low MOQ — 500 kg
MOQ is 500 kg per specification — lower than most filament yarn products. Suitable for smaller orders, new product development and trial production runs.
04
Free Sample Service
Request 100–500g samples before placing your full order. We ship via DHL within 3–5 working days — you pay courier cost only. Confirm the yarn works on your machines before committing.
05
FOB Xiamen — Fast Shipping
All orders ship FOB Xiamen. 4–7 days to Southeast Asia, 10–14 days to South Asia, 12–18 days to Middle East and Africa. Regular sailings to all major textile market ports.
06
Technical Support
Not sure which type suits your fabric construction? Share your machine type, fabric GSM and end application — our technical team will recommend the right count and type within 24 hours.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Cotton like elastic yarn is a stretch spun yarn that combines the soft, natural hand feel of cotton with built-in stretch recovery from bicomponent fibers (PBT, PTT or T400). Regular spun yarn (polyester or TC) has no stretch — the fabric will not recover after stretching. Cotton like elastic yarn provides 15–35% stretch with excellent recovery, while maintaining the surface texture and comfort properties of cotton. No spandex is added.
For standard T-shirts and casual wear, PBT Type (Ne 40 or Ne 50) is the most popular and cost-effective choice. It provides reliable stretch, good wash durability and a comfortable cotton-like feel. For premium casualwear targeting higher-end buyers, Sorona T400 type offers a noticeably softer hand feel. T400(PBT+PET) type is a good mid-point between the two.
Cotton like elastic yarn is 100% polyester and requires disperse dye — it cannot be dyed with reactive dyes used for cotton. However, the dyeing process is simpler than poly-cotton blended yarn because there is no cotton component requiring separate dyeing steps. The yarn dyes evenly and consistently. If you require dope dyed (solution dyed) yarn in specific colours, we can supply black and certain standard colours without additional dyeing.
Cotton like elastic spun yarn (PBT, T400, T800 types in Ne counts) can be processed on standard ring knitting machines, circular knitting machines, and most woven fabric machines — no special equipment is required. The yarn behaves like regular spun yarn on the machine. Super Wicking type (150D filament) requires filament yarn processing. Contact us with your specific machine type and we will confirm compatibility.
MOQ is 500 kg per specification for all cotton like elastic yarn types. Samples (100–500g) are available free of charge — you pay DHL courier cost only. Samples ship within 3–5 working days from Xiamen. To request a sample, contact us via WhatsApp or email with your required type and count, and we will arrange shipment immediately.
Request a Free Sample Today
Send us your required type (PBT / T400 / T800 / Super Wicking), count (Ne), and shipping address — we'll dispatch your sample within 3–5 working days.
