1. Why Fabric Reflects Your Brand
Fabric affects how your product:
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Feels to the customer (soft, rigid, breathable, technical…)
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Looks on camera or in person (sheen, matte, drape…)
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Performs with daily wear (durability, shape retention…)
At HEM APPAREL, we help brands filter fabric options based on their aesthetic, budget, and performance needs.
2. Match Fabric to Brand Positioning
Brand Type | Ideal Fabric Choices |
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Streetwear | Heavyweight cotton, French terry, pigment-dyed fleece |
Luxury minimal | Combed cotton, Tencel, rib knits with smooth finish |
Sustainable | Organic cotton, recycled poly, bamboo blends |
Performance/active | Nylon blends, mesh, Coolmax, 4-way stretch jersey |
Workwear/utility | Twill, canvas, brushed cotton, reinforced weaves |
3. Consider Weight, Texture, and Movement
When sampling fabrics, ask:
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Is it light or heavy (GSM)?
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Is it structured or fluid?
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Does it have stretch, or is it rigid?
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How does it react to washing or wear?
For example, a 240gsm compact jersey gives a denser, premium feel — perfect for elevated basics.
4. How Fabric Influences Perceived Value
Customers often judge quality by feel. For example:
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Heavier = more premium
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Brushed inside = more comfort
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Smooth finish = more polished
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Textured/slubby = more artisan/natural
Choosing the wrong fabric can make a good design feel cheap — or worse, not wearable.
5. Communicating Fabric Choice to Your Manufacturer
Don’t just say:
🚫 “I want soft fabric.”
🚫 “Something like Zara.”
Instead, be specific:
✅ “Combed cotton, 240–260gsm, smooth surface, soft handfeel”
✅ “Organic cotton with slub texture, reactive dyed, preshrunk”
At HEM APPAREL, we offer sourcing consultations and swatch reviews — helping you balance look, performance, and cost.
🔚 Conclusion
Fabric is the foundation of how your product looks, feels, and performs — and how your customer remembers your brand. Choosing the right fabric isn’t just technical — it’s strategic.
HEM APPAREL – Your trusted manufacturing partner for high-quality custom apparel, made in Vietnam