Late fabric is one of the most common reasons collections miss their launch. Good planning starts from the store or website date and works backwards.
Typical stages
- Fabric development and sampling
- Lab dip and strike-off approval
- Yarn sourcing
- Knitting or weaving
- Dyeing or printing and finishing
- Quality checks and dispatch
Plan for the variables
- Special yarns and certified fibres can take longer to source.
- Value added services such as foil, pleating or embossing add steps.
- Festive seasons in India and holiday periods affect capacity.
- Shipping time to your cutting unit or country.
Tips
- Lock base fabrics early and finalise colours later where possible.
- Approve samples quickly and in writing.
- Ask your supplier for a confirmed timeline with each quotation.
Share your launch date and we will plan the fabric timeline with you.