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.

For this reason, 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 also 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 itself.

Different materials can behave differently during cutting and sewing. Some require more attention to handling, seams, pressing or finishing.

This is one reason why fabric cannot always be treated as a separate decision from garment development.

Fabric Sourcing and Development

When developing garments in Guangzhou, access to a wide range of fabrics and accessories can also make the development process more flexible.

A fabric may look suitable when viewed separately, but the real test is how it works with the garment.

The Fabric Is Part of the Garment

Fabric selection is connected with the design, pattern, construction and fitting.

The final fabric and the final garment therefore develop together.

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