Fabric selection guide

Start from what the garment must do

Table · 6 rows

Start from what the garment must do
The garment needs	Look at
Crisp collars, cuffs and a clean shirt shape	Poplin, twill and yarn-dyed cotton
Drape and movement in frocks and dresses	Viscose, rayon and georgette
Light, breathable summer layers	Voile, cambric and linen
A shape that resists creasing through wear and washing	Polyester and polyester blends
Comfort in a closer fit	Woven blends with Lycra (elastane)
Checks and stripes woven in, not printed on	Yarn-dyed fabrics

An aisle of power looms in Donear's weaving shed, greige fabric on the beams — Power looms in the weaving shed at Donear, one of our fabric mills.

Questions that narrow the choice

Checklist · 5 points

How will it be washed, and how often?
Must it be opaque, or can it be sheer and lined?
Will it carry embroidery or print, and how heavy is the work?
Is the colour a solid, a print, or woven in?
For kidswear: how soft must it be against the skin?

Tell us

Checklist · 5 points

Composition, for example 100% cotton or a named blend
Weight in GSM, if you know it
The colour standard: a swatch, a reference code or a physical sample
The handle you want: soft, crisp, washed or peached
Any test the fabric must pass for your market

The material library describes each fabric we work in.

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