10 Key Points to Choosing the Right Fabric

Choosing the right fabric can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By considering 5 things before choosing your fabric you’ll get the most out of your next project.

There are many aspects when buying fabrics you need to consider and one is the quality of the fabric. When looking at the fabric and comparing it to others in the store, there is no point in choosing a color or pattern that is not of good quality.

• Quality of the fabric
• Type of Fabric
• Color Fastness
• Suitability and Location
• Shrinkage
• Color
• Pattern
• The Fabric Grain
• Fabric weight

Quality of the fabric
The quality of the fabric is very good. It is soft, comfortable and very well made. I wear it everyday and so far it has held up nicely with no pilling or shrinking – it’s still soft and looks like new after many washes.

Type of Fabric
Our mix of fabrics has a cool, soft hand feel and is resistant to the sun and washing machine cycles. Choose from our selection of cotton, polyester and other natural fibers.

Color Fastness
Color fastness refers to the durability of a color. It is determined by exposure to sunlight and sunlight filtering through an object. Color fastness is also affected by emulsion action, oxidative fading, accelerated fading and heat resistance.

Suitability and Location
The suitability of your location will depend on the needs of your company. You can determine this by asking yourself the following questions:

-Does my business operate in an area with a high demand for my services?

-Is there a high level of competition in this area?

-Do people travel to my business’s location to purchase goods or services?

Shrinkage
Colorfastness is the ability of a material to maintain its original color without changing. If a material changes color during washing, it isn’t colorfast.

Color
Color adds personality to your space and makes it memorable. The right color can make all the difference.

Pattern
Crafted from a luxurious fabric, this elegant, lacy maxi dress is a must-have in your wardrobe. The wide, crisscrossing straps make it easy to get dressed and the exceptionally soft fabric will make you feel comfortable all day long.

The Fabric Grain
The Fabric Grain is a machine-washable and dryer-safe area rug with a soft, textured look. This allover design adds style, stability and cushioning to commercial and residential areas. The rug comes in 2 sizes: 3′ x 5′, 4’6″ x 6′.

Fabric weight
The fabric weight is the thickness of the fabric. It’s measured in ounces, and you can find it on your receipt for each item when you purchase it at a store.

The fabric weight is usually between 20 and 100 ounces. It’s important to note that the fabric weight isn’t always the same as what you see listed on your receipt—sometimes it’s doubled or decreased by 50%, which means that if you were to use the same measurements on two different pieces of clothing, they might have different weights.