Rib Knit FabricRib Knit Fabric combines alternating face and back wales to provide strong widthwise stretch. Buyers should separate body-fabric requirements from cuff and waistband requirements, then control structure, GSM, width, stretch, residual growth and dimensional change under defined test conditions.
Read sourcing guideCorduroy FabricSpecify Corduroy Fabric by finished wale count, GSM, fiber composition, pile construction and usable width. Apparel orders require control of nap direction, shrinkage and recovery, while upholstery orders also need seam, pile, cleaning and flammability evaluations.
Read sourcing guideFour-Way Stretch FabricFour-Way Stretch Fabric, or 四面弹, stretches and recovers in both lengthwise and crosswise directions. Buyers should specify construction, fiber composition, elastane content, directional stretch, power, recovery, GSM, laundering and end-use tests instead of approving on stretch feel alone.
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