Fabric affects how a garment looks, fits and overall looking. Two garments can use the same basic design but produce different results when made in different fabrics. So fabric selection is closely connected with garment development.
Weight and Hand Feel
The weight and hand feel of a fabric can affect the overall look of a garment. A lightweight fabric may create a softer and more fluid, a heavier fabric may give the garment more structure.
This can influence how the pattern and construction need to be developed.
Shape and Drape
Fabric drape affects the appearance of a garment.
A design intended to fall softly may require a fabric with the right movement. A structured style may need a fabric that can hold its shape. These characteristics become much easier to judge once the actual fabric is used in a sample.
Stitching and Construction
Fabric also affects the production process.
Different materials can behave differently during cutting and sewing. Some require more attention to handling, seams, pressing or finishing.
Fabric Sourcing and Development
When developing garments in Guangzhou, access to one of the largest fabrics and accessories market,which can make the development process more flexible.
Guangzhou has a strong garment manufacturing industry, with fabric, trims and accessories. The “Zhongda fabric market” is close to our factory, making it convenient to check different materials during garment development.
During sample development, it is sometimes need to compare several similar fabrics before choosing the one that works best for a particular garment. Being close to the fabric and accessories market makes this process more practical. Different fabrics can be checked, compared and discussed during development.
This local advantage is especially useful when developing new styles. Fabric selection, pattern making and garment construction can be considered together, allowing changes to be made more quickly during the sample stage.
At MAG Fashion, our location in Guangzhou gives us convenient access to fabric and accessories markets during sample development and bulk production.
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