What is cotton-silk blend fabric? Is it better than pure cotton or pure silk?

Cotton-silk blend (also called "Cot-Silk" or "Silk Cotton") combines cotton fibres with silk fibres in the weave — typically in ratios of 70:30 or 60:40 (cotton:silk). The result is a fabric that takes the best qualities of both fibres.

Properties of cotton-silk blend:

• Breathability: Better than pure silk, slightly less than 100% cotton
• Sheen: Natural lustre from silk content — looks more premium than cotton
• Drape: Smoother drape than pure cotton, more fluid
• Care: Easier than pure silk — can be hand washed carefully; dry cleaning recommended for high silk content
• Price: Mid-range — more affordable than pure silk, more premium than cotton

Popular products: Chanderi cotton-silk sarees, Maheshwari sarees, Kanjivaram cotton-silk blend blouses, and festive salwar suit fabrics.

Wholesale price: Cotton-silk blend fabric ₹180–₹600 per meter depending on silk content and weave quality.