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Image 1 — Sweatpants- texture/ fabric name?
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Sweatpants- texture/ fabric name?

I’m currently borrowing a pair of my sister’s sweatpants and would like to get my own and particularly love this fabric as opposed to the more knit-like texture of most sweatpants I can find. Does anyone know what this fabric is called or what search terms I could use/ where to look for a similar pair?

u/Funny_Elevator1122 — 14 hours ago

Is this Piña? My husband got gifted this about 10 years ago in a symposium in the Philippines. I have always wondered what it was until i saw a short film on Piña fabric recently, which got me wondering all over again. Thank you!

u/xiaoliv — 1 day ago
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Polyester dyeing

Looking for some genuine polyester fabric manufacturers. In house finishing(stenter and tublar) available
Catonic dyeing and cotton RFD is also available.

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u/Brilliant-Spell018 — 2 days ago

I need your help to understand how these rugs are actually made

I need your expertise on how to make this type of rugs

I am planning on outsourcing this type of kid's rugs for my kid's room accessories shop

I want to add a new sku wich is the kid's rug

The photos you see are actually produced locally ( i live in north africa )

I know for sure its sublimation on some sort of polyester fabric but i have no idea on what type of fabric exactly to use , what are the standard steps of making the final product from the printing , to cutting , sewing ...

I really need your help here

u/Impossible-Host-5327 — 3 days ago
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A unique heritage silk: Xiangyunsha, dyed without chemical dyes

u/Winfa — 3 days ago

Fabric for a comic con costume

So Ive been asked to sew a replica of the costume mr Grimm from the tv series twisted metal, I’ve never saw this series before and I’m trying to zoom in etc to get a better idea on fabric for it, I know the jacket and maybe the pants are leather but the strait jacket I’m unsure of the type of fabric material it will be or colour if it’s black or a rustic brown colour. This was the reference picture I was given.

u/katies-sketchbook13 — 3 days ago

I’m searching for this red dotted texture stretch fabric.

I spotted this fabric on a Spider-Man costume but I can’t actually find the material nor do I even know what it’s called. Can you please help me…? Any and all feedback is appreciated.

u/J-Mannix — 3 days ago

What Fabric is this? It's not craft tulle, it almost looks like nylons/hosery

Update: Thank you everyone! With your help I was able to source some craft nylon stockings, and I'm going to experiment.

I'm seeing these "handmade" stringed lights all over Etsy, and I want to make some of my own. I have tried using craft tulle, but it is not nearly stretchy enough. What is the material in the picture? It seems incredibly thin and stretchy, but I can't find any equivalent except nylons/hosiery. Is that what this is?

u/Ill-Maybe6056 — 5 days ago

What kind of fabric do you think this is?

I am obsessed with the look of this textile but I’m not sure what it is or how to look for it.

u/undercover_sun — 5 days ago

The Impossible to Find Fabric

This fabric has captured my mind, heart, body, and soul — HOW IS IT THAT IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND. I looked for similar fabrics, but the best I could find was “metallic liquid satin” and it just doesn’t look the same.

Does anyone have any ideas on what this could possibly be?

u/Speaker-Aromatic — 9 days ago

HELP: REAL ALLIGATOR LEATHER?

Hi everyone! I just wanted to ask if any of you could verify if this could be real alligator or crocodile leather? I bought it for €60 from an old lady in a vintage store with loads of other vintage bags made from different kinds of materials/leathers.

u/Business-House-2032 — 7 days ago
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The Ultimate Fabric Sourcing Guide

Hey everyone I wanted to share my new updated guide for sourcing fabrics in Guangzhou. Here are some excerpts of insider tips that you might not know about:

  1. Minimums: Most stores carry ready stock at the Zhongda Fabric Market. Wholesale pricing typically starts at one full roll. Purchasing less than a roll usually incurs a higher “sample rate” per meter/yard.

  2. Zhongda’s Unique Pricing Method (Shortage)
    In most places, fabric is sold by the meter, yard, or kilogram. In the Zhongda Fabric Market, while the unit of measurement is similar (wovens by the meter/yard, knits by the kilogram), you must be aware of two unique local practices that affect the final price: The Paper Tube (纸桶) and Shortage (空差).
    **The Paper Tube (**纸桶 – Zhǐ tǒng)

Knitted fabrics are rolled onto a cardboard core. The weight of this tube (typically 0.5kg to 2kg) is often included in the total weight you pay for.
Example: A vendor quotes 30 RMB/kg (1+2).
The “1” represents the weight of the paper tube.
The “2” represents the “shortage” (explained below).
If the invoice says 30kg, you pay for 30kg but only receive 27kg (30kg minus 1kg for the tube and 2kg for shortage).

  1. There is a street filled with direct manufacturers and their large warehouses. Check out my blog post here to learn more!
u/guangzhoufabric — 8 days ago
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Pennsylvania, USA, Antique textile?

I recently picked this tapestry up at a thrift store and Google image search says it could be an antique ottoman tapestry. There are no makers marks or signatures & I definitely believe it's made of natural fibers based on feel and appearance. Maybe someone here knows what this is and perhaps a ballpark of what it could be worth? Thanks!

u/Potential_Sector_774 — 7 days ago
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Kidswear brand- need gingham yarn dyed fabric

Looking for fabric manufacturers who can make customised yarn dyed fabric in gingham pattern. I stay in Mumbai and any leads would be helpful

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u/Win_Icy — 8 days ago

Where to study sportswear fabric?

Hi guys, I been searching for sportswear fabric course in person and I can’t find anything. All I find either a bachelor degree or general textile course. I don’t have background in fashion design but I want to learn about sportswear fabric to start a brand and it’s been frustrating not finding any courses. I was looking mainly in Asia: Vietnam, Japan, etc. because this is where I will be based to start the manufacturing process. Any idea on how I can learn about this type of fabric? Do I need an in person course? Alternatives? Any sources? Thank you 🙏

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u/Low-Artichoke7530 — 8 days ago

Is interlock fabric 2 way stretch, 4 way stretch, or can it be both?

Hello, quick question

Is interlock fabric 2 way stretch, 4 way stretch, or can it be both?

Thank you!

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u/BodilyCarriedTech — 9 days ago

Making Yarn dyed Denim on Handloom using natural Indigo.

So, this is one of the product that we make where we dye yarns using natural Indigo and weave the fabric on handloom. Since, the dyeing and weaving process is manual, no two garments made out of the fabric will be exact replica of each other. So, if you own the garment made of handloom denim you may be only person in the world probably to own the timeless craft.
Don't you think it's interesting, love to hear your thoughts about sustainable and timeless craft.

u/Low_Wedding_873 — 9 days ago