Common fabric options we work with

Combed cotton single jersey

commonly 140–220 gsm

Used for:

T-shirts, basic tops, printed tees

Feel:

Smooth and even, with less surface fuzz than carded cotton

Advantage:

The most versatile knit for print and embroidery, and the easiest to cost predictably.

Cotton interlock

commonly 180–260 gsm

Used for:

Heavier tops, children’s wear, structured basics

Feel:

Denser and smoother on both faces, with more body than single jersey

Advantage:

Both sides look finished, so it holds shape well and resists curling at the edges.

Cotton piqué

commonly 180–240 gsm

Used for:

Polo shirts, collared knitwear

Feel:

Textured surface with a fine waffle structure

Advantage:

The standard polo fabric — breathable, and the texture hides light creasing.

French terry

commonly 240–350 gsm

Used for:

Sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, loungewear

Feel:

Flat outside, soft looped inside, unbrushed

Advantage:

Warmer than jersey but far lighter than fleece — works across more of the year.

Brushed fleece

commonly 280–400 gsm

Used for:

Winter hoodies, sweat sets, heavier joggers

Feel:

Soft brushed pile on the inside face

Advantage:

The warmest common sweat fabric, and the most forgiving on fit.

Cotton rib

Used for:

Cuffs, collars, waistbands, fitted tops

Feel:

Elastic and ridged, recovers back to shape

Advantage:

Essential trim fabric — usually matched to the main fabric colour in the same dye lot.

Lycra (elastane) jersey

Used for:

Fitted tops, leggings, activewear, bodysuits

Feel:

Stretch in two or four directions with strong recovery

Advantage:

Holds a close fit through wear and washing; elastane percentage is set by the fit required.

Viscose jersey

Used for:

Drapey tops, dresses, lightweight loungewear

Feel:

Fluid and cool with a soft surface sheen

Advantage:

Falls closer to the body than cotton, which suits softer silhouettes and modest wear.

Poplin

Used for:

Shirts, dresses, pyjama sets, uniforms

Feel:

Crisp, smooth and flat woven

Advantage:

Clean, structured finish — the default woven for shirting and tailored sleepwear.

Satin

Used for:

Sleepwear, occasion dresses, linings, modest wear

Feel:

Lustrous face with a fluid drape

Advantage:

Adds a premium visual finish at a lower cost than silk; requires careful cutting and handling.

Linen blends

Used for:

Summer shirts, co-ord sets, relaxed trousers

Feel:

Dry, textured, breathable

Advantage:

Blending with cotton or viscose keeps the linen character while reducing creasing.