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Technical resources and factory updates

Technical guides, material comparisons, factory-quality topics and company updates related to warp-knitted fabrics collect testing questions, project context and factory-side proof in one place.

These resources support material research, technical comparison and project confidence before category decisions, sample approval or direct inquiry.

Practical Material Guides

Common project scenarios include RFQ preparation, teamwear fabric selection and underwear panel decisions.

How to Prepare a Fabric RFQ

June 29, 2026

A workable fabric RFQ states the garment role, fabric direction, GSM or width target, required tests, compliance claims and order context before the mill starts pricing.

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Technical Fabric Guides

Testing, specification control, material behavior and production-risk checks apply across common fabric programs.

How to Test Lace Fabric Shrinkage Before Bulk Cutting

August 15, 2026

Define the test conditions first, mark lengthwise and widthwise reference points, and record lace dimensions before and after each relevant process. Keep roll relaxation, agreed washing and drying, steam or pressing, and mock sewing as separate results. Before releasing bulk cutting, compare not only overall dimensions but also motif spacing, scallop position, edge behaviour and the lace-and-lining panel against the approved sample.

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Micro Mesh vs Bird Eye Mesh: Which Structure Fits Your Spec

July 17, 2026

Shortlist micro mesh when the panel needs lining, pocketing, a fine underlayer, a light jersey face or stretch recovery on a fine open knit. Shortlist bird eye mesh when the fabric is the main shell of a training top or team shirt and the brand wants a clearer sports-mesh, bird-eye surface.

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Phenolic Yellowing in White Fabrics: Causes, Testing and Prevention

June 14, 2026

Phenolic yellowing is a storage-related discoloration risk that can develop when packaging-related chemicals migrate onto white or pastel fabrics under susceptible conditions. Buyers and garment factories can reduce the risk by reviewing packaging, storage, finishing compatibility and an agreed pre-shipment test against the approved reference.

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CVC vs TC Fabric: Cotton Ratio, Feel and Workwear Differences

May 16, 2026

CVC is generally used for cotton-dominant polyester-cotton blends, while TC is generally used for polyester-dominant blends. Buyers should compare the declared fiber ratio, hand feel, dimensional stability, pilling and colorfastness against the intended garment and approved sample before bulk production.

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Pin-Dot Mesh vs Bird Eye Mesh: How to Choose a Sportswear Body Fabric

March 14, 2026

If the program already needs an open sports mesh for a training top or team shirt body, buyers usually choose between pin-dot and bird eye. Shortlist pin-dot when the approved look is small regular holes on a flatter face, including interlock grades that mills may call flat back or dimple mesh. Shortlist bird eye when the brand wants a clearer bird-eye texture as the default teamwear face.

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Factory and Company Updates

Factory activity, capability evidence and company news support project confidence and brand context.

Supporting material research

Most articles focus on specification checks, fabric comparison, testing terms, use-case decisions and RFQ preparation. Company updates remain available here, but the main value is to help teams find practical textile guidance that supports sampling, product review and quotation planning.

How material research supports the next decision

  • Material-family questions become easier once the technical issue and garment role are clearer.
  • SKU comparison becomes useful when the project needs a specific construction or specification.
  • Quotation work starts once the technical requirements are ready for sampling or commercial review.

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