Material knowledge, sourcing guides and quality checks for apparel buyers.
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Compare scuba knit, ponte roma and interlock fabric by structure, stretch, garment use and buyer checkpoints before requesting samples.
Read articleQuick Answer Before asking for a quote or a sample, buyers should usually send the end use, fabric type, composition, GSM range, usable width, finishing requirement, color...
Read articleQuick Answer Coral fleece and polar fleece are both fleece categories commonly used in textile sourcing, but buyers usually choose them for different end uses. Coral fleece...
Read articleQuick Answer Cationic fabric and melange fabric can both create a heather or mixed-color appearance, but they are not the same thing. Cationic fabric usually uses cationic-dyeable...
Read articleQuick Answer Cationic fabric is usually made with cationic-dyeable polyester yarn or blended yarns that create two-tone, heather or melange-like color effects during dyeing. In apparel sourcing,...
Read articleCompare fleece fabric GSM from 160gsm to 320gsm and learn how to choose the right weight for hoodies, jackets, loungewear and winter apparel.
Read articleLearn how to source fleece fabric from China, including MOQ, GSM selection, testing checkpoints, lead time, and supplier questions for apparel buyers.
Read articleA practical guide to polar fleece production, including yarn, knitting, dyeing, brushing, finishing and inspection checkpoints.
Read articleA buyer-focused guide to anti-pill fleece, including pilling causes, sample evaluation, testing checkpoints and sourcing specifications.
Read articleDiscuss the fabric and specifications behind your project.
