Textile Insights & Industry Know-How
Technical notes, fabric selection guides and sourcing ideas for apparel buyers working with fleece, activewear and eco-knit fabric programs.
Latest Fabric Insights
Each guide is organized for product development, sourcing and quality review teams who need practical fabric information before starting a new program.
What Fabric Specs Should Buyers Send Before Asking for a Quote or Sample?
Quick 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 direction, MOQ context…
Read the guideCoral Fleece vs Polar Fleece: Which Fabric Should Buyers Choose?
Quick Answer Coral fleece and polar fleece are both fleece categories commonly used in textile sourcing, but buyers…
Cationic Fabric vs Melange Fabric: What Apparel Buyers Should Know
Quick Answer Cationic fabric and melange fabric can both create a heather or mixed-color appearance, but they are…
What Is Cationic Fabric? Uses, Benefits and Sourcing Tips for Apparel Buyers
Quick Answer Cationic fabric is usually made with cationic-dyeable polyester yarn or blended yarns that create two-tone, heather…
Fleece Fabric GSM Guide: How to Choose the Right Weight for Hoodies, Jackets and Loungewear
Compare fleece fabric GSM from 160gsm to 320gsm and learn how to choose the right weight for hoodies,…
How to Source Fleece Fabric from China: MOQ, GSM, Testing and Lead Time
Learn how to source fleece fabric from China, including MOQ, GSM selection, testing checkpoints, lead time, and supplier…
How Is Polar Fleece Made? Knitting, Brushing and Finishing
A practical guide to polar fleece production, including yarn, knitting, dyeing, brushing, finishing and inspection checkpoints.
What Is Anti-Pill Fleece? Performance and Testing Guide
A buyer-focused guide to anti-pill fleece, including pilling causes, sample evaluation, testing checkpoints and sourcing specifications.
What Is Coral Fleece Fabric? Texture, GSM and Apparel Uses
A buyer-focused guide to coral fleece fabric, including handfeel, GSM selection, common uses, testing checks and sourcing specifications.
What Is Fleece Fabric? Types, Uses and Buyer Notes
A practical buyer guide to fleece fabric, including structure, warmth, GSM, common types, apparel uses and sourcing checkpoints.
Polar Fleece FAQ: MOQ, GSM, Warmth and Applications
Common polar fleece sourcing questions answered for apparel buyers, including MOQ, GSM, warmth, finish and sample development.
Polar Fleece Production Process: Knitting, Dyeing and Brushing
A sourcing guide to polar fleece production, from knitting and dyeing to brushing, shearing, anti-pill finishing and inspection.
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