THE FABRIC ENCYCLOPEDIA

A professional reference for designers, buyers & textile professionals. Search, compare, and learn everything about 86+ fabrics used in garments, gloves & home textiles.

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Fabric Finder Quiz

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Common Standards

International certifications and performance standards used in garments, workwear, gloves, and home textiles.

Care Symbol Decoder

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GSM 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 GSM spectrum from sheer to heavy.

Interactive GSM Explorer

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Thickness Comparison

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

Quick Reference Guide

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