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Notes from the supply chain

Practical guidance on sourcing, construction, MOQs, development and export.

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Fabric Education3 min read

Fabric Finishes: Mercerized, Enzyme, Peached

Finishing quietly transforms a fabric's look and feel. A guide to the finishes buyers ask for most.

Fabric Education3 min read

Printed Fabric 101: Rotary, Digital and Screen

The three main print methods, what each is best for, and how strike-offs get you from artwork to bulk.

Fabric Education3 min read

Single Jersey vs Interlock vs Rib: A Knit Guide

The three knit structures behind most tees, activewear and loungewear — how they differ and when to use each.

Fabric Education3 min read

Greige, RFD or dyed? Choosing the right base for your order

Loom-state, ready-for-dye or piece-dyed — how to pick the base that gives you the most control for the least risk.

Fabric Education3 min read

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.

Fabric Education3 min read

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.

Fabric Education3 min read

Cotton Fabric Types Every Brand Should Know

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

Fabric Education3 min read

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.

Fabric Education3 min read

How to Read a Fabric Construction (20×24 / 60×60)

Fabric construction codes look cryptic but describe exactly what you're buying. Learn to read yarn counts and thread density like a sourcing pro.

Fabric Education3 min read

RFD Fabric: What 'Ready for Dyeing' Means

RFD (ready-for-dye) fabric is prepared to take colour cleanly and evenly. Here's how it differs from greige and when to specify it.

Fabric Education3 min read

Greige Fabric Explained: What Loom-State Really Means

Greige (loom-state) fabric is the raw starting point for most textile programmes. Here's what it is, why buyers order it, and when it's the right call.

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