A fabric library, specified like a mill.

Combing removes short fibres and neps before spinning, which is why this jersey feels smoother, pills less and takes print more cleanly than carded cotton at the same weight. Advantages: breathable, hypoallergenic, dimensionally stable after compaction, and the most cost-predictable base cloth a clothing manufacturer can specify. Recommended for 160–185 gsm retail tees, 200–220 gsm heavyweight tees, piqué polos and structured tote bags. As a garment manufacturer we run it across screen, DTG and discharge printing, and it remains the default recommendation for first-time buyers building a core apparel programme.

Composition

100% Cotton (combed ring-spun)

Weight

140–220 gsm

Shrinkage

< 5% (pre-shrunk option available)

Colour

Full Pantone TCX matching

Best for: Retail t-shirts, uniforms, tote bags and everyday fashion tops

Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers and processed through a certified low-impact dye route, with transaction certificates that let your claim survive an audit. Advantages: chain-of-custody documentation supplied with every order, restricted-substance compliance for skin-contact and infant categories, and a softer, less chemically loaded hand than conventional cotton. Recommended for organic tees, babywear and kidswear bodysuits, sleepwear and slow-fashion capsules. This is the fibre most buyers start with when they want a sustainable clothing manufacturer rather than an unverified green claim.

Composition

100% GOTS Organic Cotton

Weight

140–200 gsm

Shrinkage

< 5%

Colour

Dyed to order (low-impact route)

Best for: Certified sustainable fashion, babywear and kidswear

A loop-back knit with a flat, print-ready face and an unbrushed looped reverse, which gives it the structure of a sweat without the bulk or heat of fleece. Advantages: excellent drape and recovery, year-round wearability, minimal pilling, and a surface stable enough to carry puff, high-density and embroidery placements without distortion. Recommended for 280–320 gsm heavyweight hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, joggers, shorts and oversized streetwear silhouettes. As an apparel manufacturer we garment-wash French terry on request to lock in a softer, pre-relaxed hand before despatch.

Composition

80% Cotton / 20% Polyester

Weight

240–320 gsm

Shrinkage

< 6%

Colour

Full Pantone TCX matching

Best for: Streetwear hoodies, premium sweats and loungewear sets

Brushed on one or both faces and then anti-pill finished, so the surface stays clean through repeated laundering instead of fuzzing after a season. Advantages: high warmth-to-weight ratio, fast drying, near-zero shrinkage, and a GRS-certified recycled variant with full chain of custody. Recommended for zip and quarter-zip mid-layers, polar fleece jackets, workwear liners and hoodie interiors. A dependable choice for uniform manufacturer programmes in cold-climate markets where garments must survive industrial wash cycles.

Composition

100% Polyester (recycled option)

Weight

180–300 gsm

Shrinkage

< 3%

Colour

Dyed to order

Best for: Outerwear mid-layers, workwear liners and team sportswear

Engineered knit with capillary channels that move perspiration to the surface for evaporation rather than holding it against the skin. Advantages: rapid drying, high colourfastness, shape retention through heavy use, and a sublimation-ready white base that carries edge-to-edge, seam-to-seam graphics with no hand-feel. Recommended for training tees, football and cricket kits, cycling jerseys and gym singlets. Because sublimation prints the dye into the fibre, teamwear built on this base will not crack or peel — a material advantage for any bulk clothing manufacturer order shipping into competitive sport.

Composition

100% Polyester (moisture-wicking)

Weight

120–180 gsm

Shrinkage

< 3%

Colour

Sublimation-ready white base

Best for: Activewear, sublimated teamwear and club kits

Spun from post-consumer PET flake and certified to the Global Recycled Standard, so recycled percentage is verified at every processing step rather than asserted on a swing tag. Advantages: performance identical to virgin polyester, lower embodied energy, transaction certificates issued per shipment, and eligibility for retailer sustainability scorecards. Recommended for recycled activewear, performance tees, lightweight shells, linings and accessory panels. This is the core fibre behind most sustainable clothing manufacturer programmes we run for European and North American buyers.

Composition

100% GRS Recycled Polyester

Weight

120–200 gsm

Shrinkage

< 3%

Colour

Dyed to order

Best for: Recycled activewear, shells and eco-conscious capsules

Flax fibre blended with cotton to keep linen’s dry, cool handle while softening the creasing and improving dimensional stability. Advantages: exceptional breathability and moisture release, a naturally textured slub surface, strength that improves with washing, and a premium drape that photographs well for e-commerce. Recommended for camp-collar and long-sleeve shirts, resort dresses, unstructured overshirts, drawstring trousers and hospitality uniforms. We offer an enzyme-washed finish that delivers a pre-relaxed hand straight out of the polybag.

Composition

55% Linen / 45% Cotton

Weight

130–180 gsm

Shrinkage

< 4% (washed finish available)

Colour

Garment-dyed palette

Best for: Resortwear, summer shirting and hospitality uniforms

A regenerated cellulosic spun from beech pulp in a closed-loop process, giving a fluid, silk-adjacent hand that conventional cotton cannot reach at the same weight. Advantages: outstanding colour retention wash after wash, roughly 50% more absorbent than cotton, resistant to shrinkage and hard-water mineral build-up, and cool against the skin. Recommended for premium basic tees, briefs and bralettes, camisoles, sleep sets and elevated loungewear. Frequently blended with cotton or elastane where a custom clothing manufacturer needs both softness and recovery.

Composition

100% Modal (beech cellulose)

Weight

120–160 gsm

Shrinkage

< 4%

Colour

Dyed to order

Best for: Premium basics, underwear and elevated loungewear

A fluid cellulosic woven or knit that falls close to the body and holds saturated colour, which is why fashion buyers reach for it when silhouette matters more than structure. Advantages: superior drape, high dye uptake for deep and print-heavy palettes, breathable in hot climates, and an economical alternative to silk. Recommended for midi and wrap dresses, blouses, kaftans, wide-leg trousers and jacket linings. As a textile manufacturer we recommend pre-shrunk viscose and generous grading for woven fashion so fit holds after first wash.

Composition

100% Viscose (rayon)

Weight

110–150 gsm

Shrinkage

< 5%

Colour

Dyed to order

Best for: Woven fashion dresses, blouses and jacket linings

Bamboo pulp regenerated into a fine, round-cross-section fibre that reads noticeably cooler and smoother than cotton jersey of equal weight. Advantages: strong moisture management, natural thermoregulation, a low-friction surface suited to sensitive skin, and OEKO-TEX tested chemical safety on every lot. Recommended for underwear and base layers, babywear, bed and lounge sets, yoga tops and travel apparel. Best blended with 5% elastane where recovery is needed, since pure bamboo viscose relaxes with wear.

Composition

100% Bamboo Viscose

Weight

130–170 gsm

Shrinkage

< 5%

Colour

Dyed to order

Best for: Underwear, babywear and soft-handle base layers

Four-way stretch knit with engineered recovery, so the garment returns to shape rather than bagging at the knee and seat after a few sessions. Advantages: high elongation with controlled compression, squat-proof opacity at 200 gsm and above, chlorine and perspiration resistance, and flat-lock or bonded seam compatibility for chafe-free wear. Recommended for leggings, cycling shorts, sports bras, compression base layers and fitted training tops. We wash-test every stretch development for opacity and recovery before bulk is released.

Composition

92% Poly / 8% Elastane

Weight

180–240 gsm

Shrinkage

< 3%

Colour

Dyed to order

Best for: Leggings, compression wear and fitted training apparel