Editor'sJersey, rib, interlock and pointelle may look similar on a swatch, but they behave differently after cutting, sewing and washing. Here is what to evaluate before sampling.
Read the field guide →Clear answers to the product questions that affect quality, lead time, target cost and repeatability.
How fabric minimums, colorways, size ratios and print methods shape a practical small-batch order.
The decisions needed to turn visual inspiration into an original, manufacturable style.
A plain-language guide to lab dips, dye lots, light sources and acceptable color tolerance.
Choose size breaks and grading rules around your market, product type and customer expectations.
Woven labels, care labels, hangtags, snaps, zipper pulls and packaging details to approve early.
A beautiful prototype is only useful when its construction and measurements can be repeated. Review these points before you sign off a pre-production sample.
