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Fabric knowledge, buyer FAQ and certification guides

Plain-language answers to the questions apparel buyers actually type into search — how cloth is made, how to read a spec, what a certificate really proves, and how we handle MOQ and sampling. Written by the mill, not a marketing agency.

Updated daily at 09:00 (Beijing time) from real buyer search questions. Last research: 2026-09-22.

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Fabric knowledge

Yarn-dyed vs piece-dyed fabric: what a buyer should know

The difference sits before weaving begins. It changes colour fastness, price and how a repeating stripe or check holds up across reorders.

Fabric knowledge · 2026-09

Fabric weight explained: GSM, oz/yd² and how to specify it

Weight is the single number that most predicts how a cloth will behave. Here is what GSM means, how to convert to ounces, and why tolerance matters.

Fabric knowledge · 2026-09

The 4-point fabric inspection system, in plain terms

The most common mill quality check scores defects per area, not per piece. Knowing the rule helps you read a inspection report and set your acceptance bar.

Fabric knowledge · 2026-09

How to read a fabric specification sheet

Composition, construction, yarn count, density, width, fastness. A short field-by-field guide to the numbers on every spec we publish.

Fabric knowledge · 2026-09

Plain, twill or satin weave: which fabric structure should you specify

Three weaves decide most of how a fabric behaves — durability, drape, luster, breathability. Here is how to pick the right one for your garment, and how we weave each in-house.

Fabric knowledge · 2026-09
Buyer FAQ

MOQ, lead time and sampling: the questions buyers ask first

Plain answers to the four questions every first email contains — minimums, sampling cost, bulk timing and what we need from you to quote.

Buyer FAQ · 2026-09

How to verify a mill's certificates (and why the number matters)

A certificate photo is not proof. Here is how to check a cert against the legal entity, and what to ask for so you are not relying on a screenshot.

Buyer FAQ · 2026-09
Certification guide

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 explained for apparel buyers

It tests the finished article for harmful substances — not how the fabric was made. What the classes mean and how to check a number.

Certification guide · 2026-09

GRS and recycled content: what “recycled” actually requires

A recycled claim lives or dies on the chain of custody. The scope certificate proves the mill; the transaction certificate proves your shipment.

Certification guide · 2026-09

BCI, GOTS and OCS: the organic and better-cotton landscape

Three names buyers mix up. One is about better farming practice, two are about verified organic content — and they are not interchangeable.

Certification guide · 2026-09