Knit Fabric Sourcing Guides & Insights

Key Sourcing Takeaways A quote can only be as precise as the fabric brief behind it. When an RFQ names a fabric but omits finished width, weight tolerance, stretch direction, finish, test criteria, or order quantity, the mill must either ask more questions or make assumptions. This guide explains what a knit fabric specification sheet […]

Key Sourcing Takeaways Bulk activewear problems often appear as stretch-induced sheerness, poor recovery, early pilling, or dimensional change after washing. Fiber content alone does not predict these outcomes. Sourcing teams should compare knit construction, target weight, elastane content, and agreed test results before approving a sample for production. Four Activewear Risks to Screen During Fabric […]

Key Takeaways Tie-dye knit fabric ordered in bulk rarely fails because a factory cannot produce it. It fails because brands arrive at bulk expecting solid-dye consistency from a resist-dye process — and those are two fundamentally different standards. Before you finalize a sampling request, you need to understand which variables in tie-dye production can be controlled, […]