Is poly-viscose comfortable in Indian summers?

Yes, within reason. The viscose content breathes, and at 190-215 GSM a PV suiting wears comfortably indoors. For outdoor summer wear, keep the GSM low and the fit relaxed.

Does poly-viscose pill?

Well-spun PV resists pilling. Pilling is mostly a yarn-quality problem rather than a blend problem, which is why mill-grade fabric behaves better than bargain cloth.

What blend ratio should I ask for?

65/35 polyester-viscose is the common institutional standard. Higher polyester adds durability and lowers cost; higher viscose adds softness and breathability.

Which Benny Cotts fabrics are poly-viscose?

All our suitings are PV blends, including Officer Choice, Grado 1st, Benzer Special, Benzzi, Sonata, Panto and Power Gold. Cambery is a poly-cotton chambray.

Poly-Viscose vs Cotton for Uniforms

Quick answer

Poly-viscose is the default for Indian uniform programs because it holds colour and shape through hundreds of wash cycles, resists wrinkles without daily ironing, shrinks less and costs less per meter. Cotton wins on breathability and natural feel, which is why it survives in shirting and some hospitality wear, but for daily institutional uniforms poly-viscose is usually the sounder buy.

What poly-viscose actually is

Poly-viscose (PV) blends polyester with viscose, typically in ratios around 65/35 or 70/30. Polyester brings tensile strength, wrinkle resistance and wash fastness; viscose brings breathability, a softer hand and a drape closer to natural fibre. The blend is engineered to take the best of both.

Nearly every suiting in our catalogue is a poly-viscose blend for this reason, from entry-level Nano to premium Power Gold.

Where poly-viscose wins

Wrinkle resistance: garments look pressed through a full working day without daily ironing.
Colour fastness: PV takes dyeing that survives industrial laundering, so shades stay uniform across the team.
Shrinkage control: sizes stay true wash after wash, which matters when garments are stitched in advance.
Abrasion resistance: polyester fibre outlasts cotton at seats, knees and elbows.
Price and stability: PV costs less per meter than comparable cotton suiting and is far less exposed to cotton market swings.
Dye-lot consistency: synthetic-rich blends are easier to match lot to lot on reorders.

Where cotton wins

Cotton breathes better and feels natural against the skin, which matters for close-fitting garments and for staff who work outdoors in the heat. It also irons to a crisper finish, and some institutions simply specify natural fibre.

The trade-offs are real: cotton creases within hours, fades faster under hot-wash laundering, shrinks unless pre-treated, and costs more per meter with prices tied to the cotton crop.

Side by side

Property	Poly-viscose	Cotton
Wrinkle resistance	Excellent; no daily ironing	Poor; creases in wear
Colour fastness	High; survives hot washes	Moderate; fades over time
Shrinkage	Minimal	Noticeable unless pre-shrunk
Breathability	Good (viscose content)	Excellent
Abrasion durability	High	Moderate
Price per meter	Lower and stable	Higher; follows the cotton market
Care burden	Easy-care	Ironing and careful washing

What uniform programs actually choose

Schools, corporates, security agencies and forces overwhelmingly buy poly-viscose suiting for trousers, skirts and structured garments: the wash-cycle economics decide it. Cotton-rich fabrics keep a place in shirting and relaxed hospitality wear; our Cambery chambray, a poly-cotton at 150-180 GSM, exists for exactly that middle ground.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is poly-viscose comfortable in Indian summers?: Yes, within reason. The viscose content breathes, and at 190-215 GSM a PV suiting wears comfortably indoors. For outdoor summer wear, keep the GSM low and the fit relaxed.
Does poly-viscose pill?: Well-spun PV resists pilling. Pilling is mostly a yarn-quality problem rather than a blend problem, which is why mill-grade fabric behaves better than bargain cloth.
What blend ratio should I ask for?: 65/35 polyester-viscose is the common institutional standard. Higher polyester adds durability and lowers cost; higher viscose adds softness and breathability.
Which Benny Cotts fabrics are poly-viscose?: All our suitings are PV blends, including Officer Choice, Grado 1st, Benzer Special, Benzzi, Sonata, Panto and Power Gold. Cambery is a poly-cotton chambray.

Updated 8 July 2026 · Benny Cotts, Bhilwara

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