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How to Source Fabric for a Clothing Line: A Practical Guide

1. Fabric Brief

  • Fiber composition
  • GSM
  • Width
  • Construction
  • Stretch
  • Hand feel
  • Finish
  • Color
  • Shrinkage

2. Where to Source Fabric

  • Fabric mill
  • Fabric market
  • Converter
  • Agent
  • Manufacturer

3. MOQ

4. Swatch

5. Lab Dip

6. Fabric Testing

7. Fabric Cost

8. Fabric Lead Time

9. How to Approve Bulk Fabric

10. How a Clothing Manufacturer Can Help With Fabric Sourcing

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