Materials & Fabrics for Clothing Production

Natural & Cellulosic Fibers

1. Organic Cotton: Grown without synthetic pesticides, offering a softer, hypoallergenic, and environmentally preferred alternative to conventional cotton.

2. Heavyweight Cotton: Dense, durable fabric (typically 300-400+ GSM) ideal for premium hoodies, sweatshirts, and workwear that requires structure and longevity.

3. Jersey Knit: A soft, stretchy, and drapey single-knit fabric, most commonly used for T-shirts, dresses, and lightweight tops.

4. Rib Knit: A distinctive fabric with vertical ridges, known for its excellent crosswise stretch. Used for cuffs, collars, waistbands, and form-fitting tops.

5. Piqué Knit: A knitted fabric with a raised, textured pattern (like a honeycomb). The classic material for polo shirts, offering a crisp, structured look.

6. Tencel™ (Lyocell): A sustainable fiber made from dissolved wood pulp. Known for its incredibly smooth, silky feel, excellent drape, and moisture-wicking properties.

7. Linen: A bast fiber known for its exceptional breathability and coolness, producing a crisp, textured fabric that wrinkles easily but is ideal for warm-weather clothing.
   

8. French Terry: A knitted fabric with soft loops on the inside and a smooth surface on the outside. It is absorbent, breathable, and ideal for lightweight sweatshirts, hoodies, and loungewear.

9. Fleece: A fabric with a thick, napped pile interior that provides exceptional warmth and a soft, plush feel. Used for heavy-weight hoodies, jackets, and cold-weather accessories.

10. Activewear Fabric Blends: Technical fabrics engineered for performance, typically combining fibers like Polyester (for moisture-wicking and durability) and Elastane (for stretch and freedom of movement).

11. Seamless Knit Fabrics: Fabrics manufactured in a continuous, tubular form on circular knitting machines, eliminating side seams. Ideal for base layers and activewear to reduce chafing and provide a second-skin fit.

Synthetic & Performance Fibers

• Polyester: A synthetic workhorse known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, quick-drying properties, and ability to be blended with other fibers.

• Recycled Polyester (rPET): Polyester fiber made from post-consumer plastic waste, offering the same performance benefits as virgin polyester with a significantly reduced environmental footprint.

• Elastane / Spandex (Lycra®): A synthetic fiber that provides exceptional elasticity. It is never used alone but is blended (typically 5-20%) with other fibers to add stretch and recovery to fabrics.

• Nylon: A strong, lightweight, and abrasion-resistant synthetic fiber. Often used in activewear, swimwear, and outerwear for its durability and smooth feel.

• Recycled Nylon: Sourced from post-industrial waste or discarded fishing nets, offering the performance of virgin nylon with a more sustainable profile.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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