Fabric development
We specialise in developing all kinds of fabrics.
Share a swatch, a photograph or an existing specification sheet, and we will develop or source the fabric to your GSM, width, thickness and shade.
What we develop
Woven, knitted and coated fabrics
We work with a wide network of mills and processors, so we supply the fabric your product needs rather than the nearest available substitute.
Woven fabrics
Shirting, suiting, uniform cloth, linings, pocketing, dobby, oxford, canvas, duck and blends of every kind.
Knitted fabrics
Single and double jersey, interlock, rib, fleece, raised and brushed knits, tricot and warp knits, stretch knits.
Rexine and coated
Base fabrics for coating, and finished PVC and PU coated fabrics and synthetic leather.
Technical and industrial
Filter fabrics, industrial canvas, and water-repellent, flame-retardant or UV-treated constructions.
Finishes
Dyeing to shade, printing, peach and brushed finishes, softeners, coating, calendering and more.
Blends and compositions
Cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon and elastane, alone or blended in the ratio your product needs.
How it works
From swatch to supply
- 01
Share what you have
A physical swatch is best. A clear photograph with a ruler in frame, an existing specification sheet or a finished product also work. WhatsApp is the quickest route.
- 02
We identify it
We work out the construction: fibre, weave or knit, count, weight, width and finish, and tell you what it is.
- 03
We quote against it
Price, minimum quantity and lead time, quoted against your requirement.
- 04
You approve a sample
Nothing goes into bulk until you have approved a physical sample, and a lab dip for dyed shades.
- 05
Production and supply
Bulk is made against the approved sample, and repeat orders are held to the same specification.
What to tell us
The details that help us quote
Share whatever you have. The more complete the specification, the faster and more accurate the quotation.
- Weight
GSM or per metre
Any weight. Give us the figure, or send the cloth and we measure it.
- Width
Any width
In inches or centimetres. Tell us whether it is greige or finished width.
- Thickness
In mm
Stated and held wherever your coating, cutting or stitching depends on it.
- Colour
Dyed or greige
Dyed to your swatch or Pantone with a lab dip first, or supplied greige.
Questions
Fabric development, frequently asked
What quantity do you need to develop a fabric?
It depends on the construction and the process route: a mill has a minimum run for setting up a loom, a knitting machine or a dye batch. Tell us your quantity at the outset and we will confirm promptly whether a suitable route exists, including whether it can be combined with another production run.
Do you charge for identifying a fabric?
No. Send a swatch and we will tell you what it is, whether or not you order from us.
How close a match can you get?
For most woven and knitted fabrics, very close: construction and weight can be matched closely, and shade is matched against a physical swatch with a lab dip for approval. Where we cannot match something, we say so plainly.
How long does development take?
Identification and a quotation are quick once we have the swatch. Production time depends on the construction and the process route, and you receive the full timeline before you commit.
Enquiries
Share a swatch to get started.
We will identify the fabric and send a quotation within 1 working day.