Fabric Sourcing in Vietnam: What’s Available Locally?

Fabric Sourcing in Vietnam: What’s Available Locally?

Vietnam is known for its garment production — but what about fabric sourcing?
If you’re working with a local manufacturer like HEM APPAREL, understanding what’s available domestically vs. imported can help you plan better for lead time, cost, and flexibility.


🧵 What Vietnam Produces Well (Locally Available)

Vietnam has a strong network of knitting mills and dye houses, especially in HCMC, Binh Duong, Long An, and Dong Nai.
Here’s what’s commonly available without importing yarn or fabric:

Available Locally – Knit Fabrics

  • Cotton jersey (16s, 20s, 30s) – 100% or CVC blends

  • Rib knit – for collars, trims, bodycon styles

  • French terry – loopback or brushed

  • Fleece – soft brushed inside, used for hoodies

  • Pique – for polo shirts

  • Spandex blends – up to 10% stretch

  • Waffle / Thermal knit – medium to heavy GSM

➡️ These are ideal for T-shirts, hoodies, joggers, polos, babywear, and loungewear.


🧶 Available Locally – Some Woven Fabrics

  • Cotton twill, canvas – for pants, tote bags, aprons

  • Poplin, oxford, chambray – for shirts and uniforms

  • Poly taffeta, nylon ripstop – for linings or outerwear shells

  • Viscose blends – limited quantities, but possible

➡️ Wovens are less flexible in MOQ and color range compared to knits.


📦 What Usually Needs to Be Imported

Fabric Type Source Reason
TENCEL™ / Modal / Lyocell Often from China or Thailand Licensed fiber, limited spinning in VN
Melange yarns China Requires special blending
Recycled polyester (GRS) China / Taiwan More traceable sourcing
Silk, chiffon, satin China Not mass-produced in VN
Yarn-dyed woven patterns China Plaid, stripe, tartan, etc

➡️ These fabrics require longer lead times and higher MOQs.


🧠 HEM APPAREL’s Tip:

If you want speed and flexibility, stick with in-stock knit fabrics made in Vietnam.
We offer a full swatch library of locally knitted and dyed options, available with low MOQ (300 pcs/style) and fast turnaround.
Need specialty fabrics? We’ll source them through our network of certified suppliers and build lead time into the plan.

HEM APPAREL – Your trusted manufacturing partner for high-quality custom apparel, made in Vietnam

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