Technical info
Woven vs Knitted Fabrics
Woven vs Knitted Fabrics When choosing fabric for clothing, accessories or home textiles, one of the most important questions is whether the fabric is woven or knitted. The difference may...
Fabric Advise
In the Fabric Advice you’ll find practical knowledge and expert advice on working with and understanding textiles:
- Fabric properties such as weight, shrinkage and creasing
- Working tips such as choosing the right needle and lining
- Fabric structures such as the difference between weaving and knitting
Technical articles
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Polyester vs polyamide: what is the difference?
How polyester and polyamide behave in fabric Polyester and polyamide can look...
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EU sustainability regulation for fashion brands
Why supplier documentation matters The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles...
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Organic cotton vs bamboo vs TENCEL™ explained
Why the difference matters A fibre name can tell you something about...
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GOTS vs OEKO-TEX® explained
Why the difference matters Certification helps you understand what has been checked,...
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How to choose the right fabric for lining?
Why lining choice matters A lining should support the outer fabric without...
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How to choose the right needle for each fabric
Why needle choice matters A sewing needle does more than pierce the...
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Fabric weight explained: what does g/m² mean?
Why fabric weight matters Fabric weight affects the way a garment looks,...
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Which fabric is best for printing?
How to choose fabric for printing Start with the surface. Smooth fabrics...
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Which fabric shrinks the least?
Why do fabrics shrink? Fabric shrinkage happens when fibres, yarns or the...
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Which Fabrics Are the Most Durable?
The most durable fabrics The most durable fabrics are usually polyamide, polyester,...
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Which Fabric Wrinkles the Least?
A quick guide to low-crease fabric Polyester generally wrinkles the least and...
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Which Fabric Breathes Best?
Which fabric breathes Best? Linen is usually one of the coolest and...
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Woven vs Knitted Fabrics
Woven vs Knitted Fabrics When choosing fabric for clothing, accessories or home...
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