As you begin exploring the range of fabric options to best fit your specific application, here are 13 key questions to ponder (or to ask!) before you journey toward a textile solution. To unlock the most pertinent things to keep in mind, we turned to TVF Senior Sales Consultant Ashley Pires, one of our fabric experts with more than a decade of experience in textile sales, manufacturing, and customer service, to provide her insight.
These questions are primarily geared toward apparel and home décor fabrics, but most are universal for all possibilities. They will not only help focus your thinking on the final product, but they will also illuminate broader logistical, composition, and finishing considerations:
- What are your order minimums?
- In which country is the fabric made?
- If cotton fabric, does it include a pretreatment?
- If polyester, is it prepared for print?
- Which colors are in-stock?
- Where does the fabric ship from?
- Which shipping options are available?
- Is an organic certificate available?
- Are options such as wicking, durable water repellent (DWR), stain resistant, UV, flame retardant (FR), waterproof, or others available?
- How are your recycled fabrics made?
- Are the fabrics pre-shrunk?
- What is the sample policy?
- For home décor fabrics: please explain potential end-uses?
Begin your conversation better informed. Reach out to a member of the TVF Sales Team and get started on finding the best possible fabric for your specific application.
