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Fabric Reference Guide

THE FABRIC ENCYCLOPEDIA

A professional reference for designers, buyers & textile professionals. Search, compare, and learn everything about 185+ fabrics used in garments, gloves & home textiles.

185+
Fabrics
7
Tools
695+
Glossary Terms
95+
Care Symbols
Weight Unit
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Fabric Encyclopedia
Explore fabrics by construction, fiber, and certification — with full specs, applications, and care guidance.
Fabric Comparison
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Fabric Finder Quiz
Answer 10 quick questions and we'll recommend the best fabrics for your project.
Common Standards
International certifications and performance standards used in garments, workwear, gloves, and home textiles.
Care Labelling
Generate and decode the international fabric care symbols. Symbol system standardised by GINETEX and codified in ISO 3758. GINETEX · ISO 3758 · FTC Care Labeling Rule (US)
Care Symbol Generator
Select a fabric to instantly generate the recommended care label symbols for that material.
Recommended Care Symbols
Care Symbol Decoder
Click any care symbol to learn exactly what it means, its variations, and which fabrics it applies to.
Textile Glossary
Industry terminology covering knitting, weaving, finishing, certifications, and trade — searchable and filterable by topic.
Weight Visual Scale
GSM (Grams per Square Meter) determines a fabric's weight, thickness, and feel. Drag the slider or click any reference card to explore the weight spectrum from sheer to heavy.
Interactive Weight Explorer
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Thickness Comparison

Visual comparison of common fabric weights. Hover for details, click to jump to that weight on the slider.

Quick Reference Guide
GSM Spec Helper — Garment × End-Use Tier

Select a garment type and end-use tier to get the recommended GSM range, fiber, and compatible fabrics for your specification sheet.

End-Use Tier
—GSM
Compatible Fabrics
Yarn Library
Technical reference for yarn types used in apparel and textile production — covering fiber origin, count systems, twist, strength, and garment applications.
Construction Specs
Reference guide to fabric construction methods — weave structures, knit structures, non-woven technologies, and finishing processes with key technical parameters.
⚠  Always verify critical specifications with your supplier or a certified testing laboratory before making production decisions.
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Tools/Resources

Consumption Calculator

Smartly calculate exact fabric and fiber needs.

Fabric Encyclopedia

Reference for designers, buyers & textile professionals.


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