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Fabric library
Choose fabric weight, structure and handfeel for hoodies, tees and denim.
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Start with your garment and fit: a tee, hoodie or denim piece needs different fabric decisions. Compare GSM first, then structure and handfeel; weight alone does not define the finished result.
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Fabric Weight (GSM) Guide for Streetwear: 180-500 GSM →
Compare fabric weights for the garment you want to make.
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French Terry vs Brushed Fleece: Why Equal GSM Feels Different →
Choose a fleece weight and structure for your hoodie.
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What Is French Terry Fabric? Loop-Back Structure, Snag Risk and Approval →
Understand French terry before comparing sample fabrics.
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All 27 guides in this topic
- Fabric Weight (GSM) Guide for Streetwear: 180-500 GSM
- French Terry vs Brushed Fleece: Why Equal GSM Feels Different
- What Is French Terry Fabric? Loop-Back Structure, Snag Risk and Approval
- Does 100% Cotton Matter? Fiber Content Decisions for Streetwear
- Corduroy Wale Count Guide for Apparel Buyers
- Ring-Spun vs Open-End Cotton: The Yarn Decision Hiding Inside Every T-Shirt
- Knit vs Woven Fabric: Fit, Construction and Sampling
- Single Jersey vs Interlock Fabric: Buyer Approval Guide
- Pique vs Jersey Fabric: Choosing Knit for Polos and T-Shirts
- Denim Weight Explained: Oz, GSM and Choosing the Right Cloth for Your Jeans
- Types of Denim Fabric: A Factory Guide to Reading the Cloth
- Right-Hand, Left-Hand and Broken Twill Denim: A Brand Selection Guide
- Rigid vs Stretch Denim: What Brands Should Specify
- Duck Canvas vs Denim for Workwear Programs
- Twill vs Canvas Fabric for Pants and Jackets
- Oxford vs Poplin Shirt Fabric: How Buyers Compare Specs
- Nylon vs Polyester Jacket Fabric: What Changes in an Outerwear Sample
- Fill Power, Fill Weight, and What “Down” Legally Means
- Fabric Handfeel Specification: Turning "Soft" Into an Approvable Brief
- Fabric Drape for Apparel: How to Specify, Compare and Approve It
- Air Permeability vs Breathability: What Fabric Tests Actually Show
- Fabric Wrinkle Recovery: How Buyers Compare Test Evidence
- Water-Resistant vs Waterproof Fabric: A Buyer Evidence Guide
- Greige vs Finished Fabric: What Buyers Must Approve
- Stock Fabric vs Custom Fabric for Clothing Production
- Yarn-Dyed vs Piece-Dyed Fabric: What Changes Before Garment Production
- Industrial Circular Knitting Machine: 400 Years of Loops