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Shrinkage, twisting, and colorfastness are critical fabric properties to test before production. Running these checks early helps ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

Fabric care labels help guide proper washing, drying, and handling. The right label protects your product, educates customers, and supports your brand’s reliability.

OEKO-TEX® ensures fabric is tested for harmful substances and safe to wear. It’s a key certification for brands focused on wellness, safety, and consumer trust.

A fabric swatch includes key details like fiber, GSM, stretch, and finish. Learning to read and test it helps brands make smart decisions before production.

Approving fabric swatches and testing key properties early helps avoid costly issues in production. Shrinkage, weight, color, and stretch should always be checked before bulk.

Vietnam produces a wide range of knit fabrics locally, perfect for tees, hoodies, and basics. For specialty materials, imports are possible — but plan ahead for MOQ and timeline.

To explain sustainable fabrics effectively, keep your message simple, honest, and benefit-driven. Clear communication turns eco-friendly choices into meaningful brand stories.

Organic cotton is fully pesticide-free and traceable, ideal for eco-focused brands. BCI cotton is a more accessible alternative that supports better farming but isn’t as strictly controlled.

Vintage washes create soft, faded tees with character. Enzyme, pigment, or stone washes can all be used to achieve that broken-in, lived-in look that today’s customers love.

GRS-certified recycled polyester is an eco-friendly alternative to virgin polyester, offering the same performance while proving traceable sustainability from source to product.

Chambray and denim look similar but behave differently. Chambray is light and breathable, perfect for shirts, while denim is heavier and built for rugged style and structure.

Fabric can be dyed at different stages — as fiber, yarn, fabric, or finished garment. Each method gives different looks and fits different needs in fashion production.

Yarn count measures the thickness of yarn — directly affecting how soft, heavy, and breathable a fabric feels. Choosing the right count ensures your product feels premium and fits the...

Weaving and knitting produce fabrics with different stretch, structure, and comfort. Choosing the right method ensures your garment performs as intended — whether it’s a crisp shirt or a cozy...

Knitting forms fabric by looping yarns, resulting in soft, stretchy material used in tees, hoodies, and everyday wear. Understanding knit structures helps brands pick the right base for function and...

Tartan is a bold, heritage-inspired pattern that blends tradition with modern edge — making it perfect for statement jackets, sets, and layered streetwear.

Waffle knit is a textured, breathable fabric perfect for cozy layers and functional loungewear — ideal for fall/winter collections with comfort in mind.

Seersucker is a wrinkle-free, breathable fabric perfect for warm-weather pieces. Its puckered texture keeps you cool — and always looks fresh.

Cupro is a smooth, breathable, and sustainable alternative to silk — perfect for brands creating high-end, plant-based fashion with flow and elegance.

Thermal knit traps more heat than regular knit fabrics, making it the smarter choice for winterwear, base layers, and cold-weather loungewear.

Coolmax® and moisture-wicking fabrics are essential for keeping garments cool and dry. Choose branded for performance and credibility — or unbranded for flexibility and lower MOQ.

Jacquard fabric is a textured material with woven-in patterns — offering a premium, lasting alternative to prints. Perfect for brands that want to stand out through structure and surface.

Air layer fabric is a trendy, lightweight knit that insulates without bulk — ideal for fashion brands creating structured but comfy pieces for cooler seasons.

Mercerized cotton is treated for extra shine, strength, and color vibrancy — ideal for fashion brands creating elevated basics that feel soft but look sharp.

Taffeta is a shiny, structured fabric perfect for creating volume and statement pieces. Fashion brands use it to bring drama and elegance to outerwear, occasionwear, and high-end details.

Rayon, viscose, and modal are all soft plant-based fibers. For higher durability and softness, modal is the top choice — especially for fashion brands making premium basics or lounge pieces.

Linen is breathable, beautiful, and built to last. Whether you're crafting a coastal-inspired line or a summer capsule, it’s the fabric that wears better with time.

Cotton twill is strong, versatile, and style-flexible — a must-have woven fabric for brands making workwear, structured casualwear, or elevated uniforms.

Interlock fabric is smooth, thick, and ultra-soft. It’s the go-to choice for elevated basics, clean silhouettes, and garments that need to feel as good as they look.

CVC is soft and reliable. TC is budget-friendly and print-ready. Polyester is strong and sporty. Each has a purpose — and choosing right can upgrade your brand’s perceived value.