Whether a first-time-parent or not, buying the best for your children is the main concern parents have. All of them want the best for their children, and when it comes to clothes, it seems that cotton is the ideal one. Not only it's popular for its softness and appearance, but cotton also has a lot more benefits.

Generally speaking, cotton is extremely versatile type of fabric that can be used on its own or blended with some other type of fabric. Cotton is a natural fibre that is obtained from the seedpod of a cotton plant. The fibre is hollow in the centre and when seen under a microscope it reassembles of a twisted ribbon. Cotton is a type of material that can be knit or woven into cloth whereas the two most common weaves for cotton are plain and twill weave. Between these two, the twill one is more durable and used for creating a range of children clothes like jeans, shorts for boys and girls, dresses, shirts, t-shirts, etc.

Cotton is the ideal type of fabric for kids clothes as it is easy to care for. It's comfortable and can be worn throughout the year. Cotton is a breathable type of fabric and one that has excellent moisture-wicking properties. Besides this, cotton has excellent thermo-insulating properties which is another reason why it's one of the most pleasant and comfortable types of fabric for children clothes. In other words, cotton can retain heat and make you warm when the weather is colder and vice versa, keep you cool when the weather is too hot.

On the other hand, cotton clothes are extremely easy to clean as they can be laundered and dry-cleaned. Additionally, cotton can withstand high water temperatures, so even when stained, you can easily wash them on temperatures as high as 95 Celsius degrees. The only thing you need to keep in mind is the colour of the clothes. Whether your boy has stained his favourite shorts or your girl has stained her favourite red cotton dress, make sure to always wash clothes with similar colours as brighter and bolder colours can stain the more gentle ones like white, cream, yellow, etc. All of these reasons make cotton the ideal type of material for the design of any type of children clothes. So the next time you are in the store shopping for kids bottoms like shorts for boys or jeans, or even shirts and t-shirts, make sure you choose quality-made cotton. This is the only way to be sure that the chosen one has all of the aforementioned benefits and it's flame and stain-resistant. Additionally, cotton is soft and non-irritating type of fabric, ideal for the sensitive skin of newborns.

As with everything else, cotton can come in different types and thicknesses. For instance, lightweight cotton is mainly used for shirts, t-shirts and dresses. Medium-weight cotton is great for skirts, pants, and dresses, while heavy/thicker cotton is great for jeans, pants, outwear and workwear.

The best part about cotton children clothes is that they can be laundered in the washing machine at any degrees you want. Since they tend to absorb moisture and dirt, washing your children's clothes frequently is needed. However, as already mentioned, mixing different colours is not advised especially if you plan to wash them at a higher temperature. According to manufacturers, white cotton clothes can be washed in hot water while medium colours in warm water. Keep in mind the cotton is prone to shrinking, so the more you wash it in hot water the faster it will shrink, especially the ones that are loosely woven. Different coloured patterns, designs and embroidery are also an option, so making sure you protect them is the key to keeping them untouched and in good condition.

As you can see, cotton can be used for the production of literally any type of children clothing. The key is to choose one that is as more natural and possible and one that comes from a trustworthy supplier. This, in fact, is the only way to be sure that you'll choose clothes for your children that are soft, comfortable and good for their body and health. Another pointer of investing in good and quality cotton clothes is to stick with reputable and well-known brands. Reading the clothing tags and labels is also another way to be sure that the chosen clothes are made only of cotton or some acceptable blend. In the end, nothing can be more satisfying and precious than seeing your little one comfy while playing or running. They deserve only the best, so make sure that you give this to them, as this is one of the best gifts you can make.