Fabric Guide: GSM, Satin, Georgette, NV, PV & More

Satin is a weave, not a fibre. Here is how polyester, viscose and stretch satin differ and what each is best for. Read more...

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 means a textile has been tested for harmful substances. Here is what it covers and how to verify it. Read more...

The right lining makes a garment hang well and feel comfortable. Here is how to pick fibre, weight and type. Read more...

Pleated fabric is heat-set so pleats stay permanently. Here are the main pleat styles and how to use them. Read more...

Foil printing adds a metallic gold, silver or coloured finish to fabric. Here is how it works and where it is used. Read more...

GRS and RCS verify recycled content; OCS verifies organic content. Here is what each covers and when you need it. Read more...

Georgette is heavier and less sheer than chiffon. Here is how to choose between them. Read more...

Sublimation bonds dye into polyester for vivid prints that do not crack or fade. Here is the process and its limits. Read more...

RFD fabric is prepared so it takes dye and print evenly. Here is how it differs from greige and dyed fabric. Read more...

GSM is the weight of fabric in grams per square metre. Here is how to read it and which GSM to choose for each garment. Read more...

What to send a fabric manufacturer, what to ask, and how to avoid surprises in bulk production. Read more...

The main knit structures, what GSM means, and how to pick the right knit for t-shirts, polos and sweatshirts. Read more...

Four fabrics that are often confused. How to tell them apart and which garments each one suits. Read more...

Modal and viscose are both made from wood pulp, but they behave differently in wear and in the wash. Read more...

NV and PV are two of the most common viscose blends in Indian fashion. Here is how they differ and when to use each. Read more...

Fabric Guide