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11 articles tagged “fabric education”.

Piece-Dyed vs Yarn-Dyed Fabric: What the Difference Means for Your Order

Piece-dyed fabric is coloured after weaving; yarn-dyed fabric is woven from pre-dyed yarns. Here's how that one difference shapes looks, MOQs and lead times.

1 Oct 2026

Fabric Education4 Min. Lesezeit

Cotton Lawn vs Voile: Construction, Weight and End Use

Lawn and voile are both lightweight plain-weave cottons, but they differ in yarn, density and opacity. How to tell them apart and when to specify each.

21 Sept 2026

Fabric Education4 Min. Lesezeit

Poly-Cotton Blend Ratios Explained: 65/35 vs 60/40 vs 80/20

What 65/35, 60/40 and 80/20 actually mean in poly-cotton, how the ratio changes durability, hand and wash performance, and which blend fits which end use.

10 Sept 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Fabric Finishes: Mercerized, Enzyme, Peached

How mercerizing, enzyme washing and peaching change a fabric's lustre, hand-feel and surface — and how to specify each finish in your brief.

16 Jul 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Printed Fabric 101: Rotary, Digital and Screen

Digital, rotary and screen printing compared: what each is best for, how artwork and run length decide it, and how strike-offs get you from file to bulk.

24 Jun 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Single Jersey vs Interlock vs Rib: A Knit Guide

Single jersey, interlock and rib: the three knit structures behind most tees, activewear and loungewear — how they differ and when to use each.

10 Jun 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Poplin, Twill, Canvas, Herringbone: A Weave Guide

Weave structure changes how a fabric looks, drapes and wears. A quick guide to the four weaves you'll meet most often.

27 May 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Denim Weights Explained: 8oz to 14oz

Denim weight drives everything from drape to durability. Here's how ounces map to real garments — and how to spec the right one.

20 May 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Cotton Fabric Types Every Brand Should Know

Poplin, twill, lawn, cambric, oxford and more — a practical guide to the cotton wovens behind most collections.

6 May 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

GSM Explained: How Fabric Weight Affects Garments

GSM is the fastest way to gauge how a fabric will feel and drape. Here's what the numbers mean across shirting, bottomweights and more.

29 Apr 2026

Fabric Education3 Min. Lesezeit

Greige Fabric Explained: What Loom-State Really Means

A greige swatch feels stiff and looks uneven, and none of that is a defect. What experienced buyers judge instead, and when loom-state beats finished cloth.

8 Apr 2026

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