The presence of cotton contributes absorbency and comfort. The fabric also tends to soften with wear and laundering, giving the feel of wellworn blue jeans. Polyester contributes durability, stability or shrink resistance, and wrinkle resistance. Ease of care in laundering, as well as shorter drying times result from the presence of polyester fiber. Many dyes used with polyester are very stable and retain the rich blueblack color through repeated washings, more so than dyes used for 100 cotton. Tencel fiber performs similarly to cotton in absorbency and comfort. It dyes easily. Tencel blended with polyester will make possible a variety of textures, but will cost more than other jeans products made of cottonpolyester blend denim.

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