Insights about fabrics, fibers, performance materials and textile innovations.
Using stock fabric can speed up garment development and reduce lead times. However, stock fabric cannot always follow the same pattern-making process as custom-developed fabric. One of the most important differences is shrinkage control before final pattern making. 1. Stock Fabric Is Not Custom-Developed Fabric With custom fabric, specifications such as composition, GSM, finishing, and
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Custom fabrics give brands more freedom to create unique products—but they also come with challenges that are easy to overlook. Over the years, we’ve found that many development delays and misunderstandings don’t happen during garment production. They start much earlier, at the fabric development stage. Here are a few things every brand should keep in
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One small detail that can lead to costly color approvals. Color approval is one of the most important steps in garment development. Recently, during a development project, we came across an interesting issue. Our lab dip matched the Pantone reference perfectly. But when the customer received the sample, they felt the color was noticeably different.
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For many emerging fashion brands, stock fabrics are an excellent way to reduce MOQs, speed up development, and launch collections faster. However, stock fabrics also come with limitations that are often discovered only after production has already begun. Here are some of the most common issues we encounter. 1. Bulk Fabric May Not Match the
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When developing hoodies, sweatshirts, or joggers, fabric construction plays a critical role in determining garment quality, comfort, durability, and production cost. One of the most common questions from apparel brands and buyers is: What’s the difference between 2-End Fleece and 3-End Fleece? Although they may look similar on the surface, these two fleece constructions offer
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When working with overseas apparel customers—especially big retailers and global brands—color approvals are rarely based on “eye judgment” only. Very often, customers require a CMC Color Reading Report (also called a Spectrophotometer Report) as part of the lab dip or shade submission package. If you work in textiles, sourcing, or garment manufacturing, understanding this digital
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