Choosing fabric for your order
You do not need to know the fabric code. You need to know how the garment should feel, fall and wear. We take it from there.
Describe it in plain words
The most useful fabric brief is a description: light or heavy, crisp or soft, matte or shiny, stretch or no stretch, and how it should move. A swatch or a garment you like the fabric of is even better.
Where the fabric comes from
- We source it. Guangzhou has one of the largest fabric markets in the world. We suggest fabrics that suit the style and are available in the quantity you need.
- You supply it. If you already have a fabric, we check it suits the style and the order size.
What fabric changes
Fabric changes more than the look: it decides how the pattern is cut, how the garment is sewn and finished, how much fabric each piece uses, and much of the price. That is why we settle it before the sample, not after. See What moves the cost of making a garment.
Before bulk
You approve the fabric on the sample. Before the bulk order is cut, the fabric is checked against what you approved.
Fabric and lead time
Fabrics in stock are quick. Custom-dyed colours, prints and special finishes depend on suppliers and can add time — we tell you when we quote.
Questions
Can I supply my own fabric?
Yes. Tell us the fabric and the quantity you have, and we will check it suits the style and the order size before we plan the sample.
Can you match a fabric from a garment I own?
Send the garment or a clear photo and the care label. We look for the closest available fabric and show you before sampling.
Do you check fabric before cutting?
Yes. The fabric for the order is checked before it is cut, against the fabric you approved on the sample.