Apparel material library
Start with the hand feel, drape, structure and performance your garment needs. This library gives practical material directions before final color, finish and sample approval.
Material directions
The ranges below are representative starting points for development. Final composition, GSM, color, width, finish and performance requirements are confirmed against your approved swatch and product brief.
Knit, woven, loop-back or double-knit structure changes stretch, drape and stability.
Fiber ratios influence touch, care, recovery, dyeing and long-term performance.
GSM is a starting indicator for opacity, warmth, body and garment yield.
Use direction connects material behavior with silhouette, climate and intended wear.
A breathable, versatile base for everyday casual garments; stretch level can be adjusted with fiber blend.
Typical use: T-shirts, long sleeves, light loungewear and casual sets.
Loop-back construction offers substantial hand feel without the full warmth of brushed fleece.
Typical use: Sweatshirts, joggers, casual sets and transitional layers.
A warmer brushed-back route for a plush interior and a denser, more substantial silhouette.
Typical use: Hoodies, sweatpants and cold-weather casual layers.
Defined rib channels and recovery support close-to-body silhouettes, trim applications and stretch components.
Typical use: Fitted tops, dresses, cuffs, neckbands and waistbands.
A crisp, stable woven base when a clean surface and controlled shirt or dress shape are required.
Typical use: Shirts, blouses, dresses, uniforms and light sets.
A soft diagonal woven direction for fluid drape and a more refined movement than a crisp plain weave.
Typical use: Blouses, relaxed trousers, dresses and soft co-ords.
A dependable structured woven option with controlled give for garments that need body and mobility.
Typical use: Trousers, overshirts, uniforms and structured casualwear.
A smooth, dense knit direction where recovery, clean appearance and performance finishing may be priorities.
Typical use: Activewear layers, travelwear, uniforms and performance sets.
Quick selection
This is the decision structure buyers use before shortlisting swatches: define the silhouette and performance first, then select construction and composition.
Begin with single jersey or lightweight poplin when comfort, airflow and everyday wear are central.
Use French terry or brushed fleece when the collection needs warmth, loft and a more solid body.
Choose fluid twill directions for softer movement in dresses, relaxed trousers and fashion separates.
Stretch twill and double knit help balance structure, recovery and regular movement.
Before bulk approval
A strong material brief aligns visual direction, sourcing and production expectations before a bulk order is released.
Start a material brief
We can review a fabric direction with your intended product, hand-feel reference, construction needs, target color and delivery requirements.