Fabric Sourcing for Custom Men's Apparel

Start with the feel you want to wear. We help turn a swatch, reference garment or fabric specification into options for your custom collection.

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Loop-back interior of a grey hoodie sample — Actual sample · loop-back interior

Brushed interior of a garment sample — Actual sample · brushed interior

Start with the garment

GSM is only part of the feel.

Composition, construction, density and finish change how the same weight wears. The photos show two sample surfaces, not the limits of our sourcing range.

Jersey for tees and long sleeves

Start with drape, opacity, surface and recovery. Confirm the weight and composition against your fit and artwork.

Fleece and French terry

Compare a loop-back or brushed interior, body structure and warmth. Rib quality and shrinkage matter alongside the main fabric.

Denim, twill and canvas

Review weight, rigidity, stretch and the intended wash. The material and finish need to work with your pattern.

Other woven and shell fabrics

Bring flannel, corduroy, nylon or other project requirements. Availability, finish compatibility and material minimums are checked during sourcing.

Your sourcing brief

Turn a fabric reference into a sample-ready sourcing brief.

A swatch is useful even when you do not know its technical specification. Tell us what you like about it and what should change.

Five things to send

01Garment type and reference
02Target composition, weight and handfeel
03Colours, order quantity and size plan
04Print, embroidery, wash or dye requirements
05Any certification or testing requirement

Before material commitment

Review the swatch, then the garment.

1
Source options
Compare available materials with your reference. Special colours or constructions can change minimums and timing.
2
Sample in context
Check drape, handfeel, shrinkage and decoration compatibility on the garment, not just the swatch.
3
Confirm the specification
Approve the material and colour reference. State any certification requirement so the relevant fabric documentation can be reviewed.

Have a swatch or a favourite garment?

Send the reference, garment type, target weight, composition, colours and quantity. We review available options and confirm material conditions before sampling.

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Questions & answers

Before we make your sample

Can Jiashun help choose fabric if I only have a reference garment?

Yes. You can send a reference garment, photo, swatch or tech-pack note. Jiashun will confirm feasible fabric directions before sampling.

Do fabric choices affect MOQ or lead time?

Yes. Stock fabrics are usually simpler, while special weights, colours, washes or trims can affect MOQ, sample timing and bulk lead time.

What GSM should I choose for hoodies and tees?

350-500 gsm is the heavyweight hoodie range we run most; 250-300 gsm is the heavyweight tee zone, and lighter builds go down to 180 gsm. Weight is only one axis — knit density and fiber content decide how the number actually feels.

Can you source fabric to match a swatch?

Yes — send the swatch or the garment it came from. We match composition, weight and hand as closely as mill options allow and send counter-swatches with the quote for approval.

Can Jiashun supply certified fabrics?

Yes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Class I) certified fabric options and GRS-certified recycled fabrics are available — state the requirement in the project brief alongside fabric type and weight.

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