Fabric guides
Simple guides for garment makers: buying fabric from China, choosing shirting fabric, and understanding GSM and MOQ.
SOURCINGHow to Buy Fabric from China for an Indian Garment FactoryA simple guide for Indian garment makers: how buying fabric from China works, what it costs apart from the fabric price, minimum o…
FABRIC KNOWLEDGEShirting Fabric Guide: Cotton, Poly-Cotton and ViscoseHow to choose shirting fabric: cotton, poly-cotton or viscose; checks and stripes; poplin, oxford, twill and chambray; with weight…
FABRIC KNOWLEDGEYarn-Dyed vs Piece-Dyed Fabric: What Is the Difference?Yarn-dyed fabric is dyed before weaving. Piece-dyed fabric is dyed after. Learn how they differ in look, cost, minimum order and u…
BUYING GUIDEGSM, Width and MOQ Explained for Fabric BuyersWhat GSM, fabric width, composition and MOQ mean when you buy fabric, how to estimate garments from metres, and what to check on a…
BUYING GUIDEReady-Stock Fabric vs Sourced Fabric: Which Should You Choose?When to buy ready-stock fabric in India and when to get it made or sourced from China. Time, minimums, price, choice and risk comp…