Capability 03
Confirm the exact fabric and trim—not only the generic name.
Drape, weight, opacity, stretch, shrinkage, color and finish affect the garment as much as fiber content. Closures, lining, interlining, labels and decorative trims also need article-level confirmation.
Fabric selection
Choose for the silhouette, construction and end use.
A fabric direction is narrowed by the garment requirements and then confirmed against a specific quality and color.
Hand & drape
How the fabric hangs, folds, gathers and responds to the intended silhouette.
Weight & opacity
Whether lining, underlayers or construction changes are needed.
Stability & care
Shrinkage, stretch, recovery, wrinkling and expected garment-care behavior.
Color & surface
Shade, print/embroidery placement, texture, sheen and visible defects.
Common woven directions
Material families discussed according to style.
- Cotton poplin and shirting
- Linen and linen blends
- Viscose/rayon woven qualities
- Crepe and woven satin
- Twill and structured woven fabrics
- Eyelet, embroidery and lace-led constructions
Trim system
Small components can stop a production line.
- Buttons, snaps, hooks and zippers
- Elastic, drawcords, ties and tapes
- Lining, interlining and shoulder support
- Lace, binding, piping and decorative trims
- Main labels, size labels, care labels and hangtags
- Bags, tissue, stickers and carton marks
Approval sequence
Keep material decisions traceable.
The relevant approval route depends on whether material is nominated, sourced, dyed, printed or developed.
Requirement
Define composition direction, weight, color, hand feel, performance and target use.
Option review
Compare available qualities and identify trade-offs or open questions.
Article confirmation
Approve the exact fabric/trim quality, color and reference for the order.
Incoming check
Review received material against the agreed reference before use.
Start with what you have
Describe the hand feel and garment behavior you need—not only the fiber name.
Share a Tech Pack, reference image, sketch or sample together with target quantity and timing. We will use those inputs to review construction, materials and the next useful step.
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