Clothing fabric knowledge

In the world of clothing, the fabrics of clothing are varied and changing with each passing day. But in general, high-quality, high-end fabrics are mostly comfortable to wear, sweat-absorbing, breathable, drape and stiff, visually noble, and soft to the touch. And do you know the shortcomings and precautions of those fabrics? The last issue introduced some advantages of clothing fabrics. In this issue, the editor will share with you some disadvantages and precautions for maintenance.

01.natural fiber

Natural fibers are divided into two categories: plant fibers, animal fibers.

Among them, plant fibers mainly include: cotton, hemp, and bamboo.

Disadvantages of cotton: high shrinkage, poor elasticity, easy to wrinkle, good shape retention of clothing, easy to mildew, slight fading, not acid-resistant

Matters needing attention: clothing and cotton cloth should be moisture-proof and mildew-proof during storage and storage; it should not be exposed to the sun for a long time.

Disadvantages of hemp: easy to wrinkle and fade
Precautions are: do not scrub hard, do not twist, avoid sun exposure

Disadvantages of bamboo: easy to break
Precautions: wash with the foam, wash with low temperature and gentle water, do not twist, avoid exposure to the sun.

The animal fibers mainly include silk, wool, leather, and velvet.

Disadvantages of silk: not resistant to sweat, wear, high temperature, easy to hang silk, easy to fade and yellow, easy to become brittle.
Precautions are: low temperature and gentle washing, use professional lotion, and dry in the shade.

Disadvantages of wool: easy to shrink, poor heat resistance
Matters needing attention: dry clean, dry in the shade
The leather is divided into two types: genuine leather (pig skin, cowhide, sheepskin, horseskin, crocodile skin) and artificial leather.

Disadvantages of dermis: easy to deform when wet, shrink and harden when dry, easy to mold and dark spots, need maintenance, easy to scratch, etc.
Disadvantages of artificial leather: poor breathability and moisture absorption, etc.

Matters needing attention: Avoid washing, do not expose to the sun, hang to dry.
Disadvantages of down: mixed feathers, feather stalks, dry cleaning will further degrease and reduce thermal performance, wear for a long time and heavy dirt, washed down jackets are prone to water stains.

Precautions are: low temperature washing, dry cleaning is not recommended, do not wring to squeeze out the water, do not spin dry with a washing machine, and do not expose to the sun.

02.Chemical Fiber

Chemical fibers are divided into two categories: man-made fibers, synthetic fibers.

Man-made fibers include viscose fibers, acetate fibers, and cupro fibers.

Disadvantages of viscose fiber: low strength, easy to deform and shrink, and poor elasticity.
Matters needing attention are: do not soak for a long time, do not expose to the sun, do not hang,

Disadvantages of acetate fibers: low elongation, etc.
Matters needing attention are: dry cleaning, low temperature cleaning, cleaning with neutral detergent, gentle rubbing when washing, do not use washing machine to dry after washing.

Disadvantages of cupro fibers: poor stability and easy deformation, poor resistance to chlorine bleach and hydrogen peroxide, poor resistance to acids and alkalis
Matters needing attention: use neutral detergent, do not twist forcefully, and do not expose to the sun.

Synthetic fibers include polyester, nylon, acrylic, and spandex.

The disadvantages of polyester are poor ventilation, poor moisture absorption, and poor thermal fusion. Easy to generate static electricity.

Matters needing attention are: wash with softener, dry in a cool and ventilated place, do not expose to the sun, do not dry.

The disadvantages of nylon are poor hygroscopicity, poor ventilation, easy to generate static electricity, and poor thermal fusion.

Matters needing attention are: low temperature washing, do not expose to the sun, not acid, not dry cleaning.

The disadvantage of acrylic fiber is that it is easy to pilling.
Matters needing attention: avoid scratching and rubbing hard, lay flat to dry, and wash and scald at low temperature.

The disadvantages of spandex are low strength, poor moisture absorption and low abrasion resistance.

Matters needing attention are: avoid exposure to the sun and rubbing hard, lay flat to dry, and wash and scald at low temperature.

Well, the shortcomings and maintenance methods of fabrics in this issue are introduced here. I hope this knowledge can help you.

Many novices want to make children's clothing, because they will be very blind and don't know where to start? Help you sort it out, and share the real experience to help you avoid pitfalls. 

1️⃣Understand the basics of children's clothing

Such as children's clothing size, basic fabrics, children's clothing grade classification, delivery channels (P market distribution), children's clothing special leaf terms, etc.

 

Children's clothing wholesale fabric selection

.☁ Cotton

The most common fabric, ideal for baby's skin.

☁ Hemp

A vegetable fiber that is cool to wear and does not stick to the skin after sweating.

☁ Mulberry silk

Natural animal protein fiber, very shiny, smooth and soft. Warm in winter and cool in summer.

☁ Rayon

Processed from materials containing natural fibers, it has good moisture absorption, is cool to wear, and is not easy to pilling.

☁Polyester

Polyester fiber, high elasticity, not easy to wrinkle, high strength.

☁Nylon

Polyester amine fiber, light to wear, good waterproof and windproof, good strength and elasticity.

☁Polypropylene

Very shiny, average elasticity, not easy to wrinkle, comfortable to wear.

☁Spandex

Also known as spandex, it has good elasticity and is machine washable.

☁Shabu

Chinese traditional textile with soft luster.

☁Interweaving hemp

The texture is fine, the hand is softer than pure linen, and it is comfortable to wear.

☁acetate fiber

The natural material is chemically processed for high elasticity, light and comfortable to wear.

☁Barbertha

The texture is light and thin, the upper body is very comfortable, and the moisture absorption is good.

☁ Muslin

The fabric is firmer than silk, the surface is smooth, and it is thin and thick.

☁ Plush

Good warmth retention, bright suede surface, thick feel and durable.

☁ Melton

The hand feels plump, the details are flat, and the wear resistance is not easy to pilling.

☁ Thin tweed

Lightweight, comfortable to wear and breathable.

☁Wardani

The texture is tight and elastic, and the cloth surface is glossy and flat.

☁Palis

Wool mixed with polyester, lightweight and wrinkle-resistant.

☁ Camel Plush

Light color, soft to the touch, good warmth retention and elasticity.

☁ Fine wool-like fabric

Thick texture, not easy to deform, good warmth retention.

☁ Plush

Soft to the touch, rich in elasticity, and good in warmth.

☁Hemp cotton blend

The appearance is not as clean as pure cotton fabric, but it has good luster and is not easy to fade.

☁ Polyester and linen blend

Good moisture absorption, comfortable to wear, easy to wash and dry.

☁ Silk

It is a high-grade textile material, thin and soft, comfortable on the upper body, elegant and luxurious.

☁Silk

Bright and noble, lustrous, comfortable, elegant, luxurious, breathable and comfortable to wear.

☁ Tencel

An environmentally friendly fiber with good air permeability, bright dyeing, and not easy to pilling.

☁ Mercerized cotton yarn

Silk-like bright luster, with the breathability of cotton, and silk-like smooth and bright characteristics.

☁Bamboo fiber

Environmentally friendly fiber, good air permeability, bright dyeing, antibacterial and deodorizing, and UV protection.

☁Acrylic

The structure is compact, not easy to be deformed, and not easy to shrink.

☁ Mercerized wool

Soft luster, strong hygroscopicity and good breathability.

☁Linen blend

It feels plump and has a silky sheen.

☁ Pure linen fine spinning

Fine, thin, quite expandable, good breathability and comfort.

☁Flannel

Soft to the touch, warm and comfortable to wear.

Now mothers pay great attention to the comfort of their baby's clothes. If you want to make children's clothes, you must be familiar with these fabrics.

2️⃣Understand market conditions/find sources

Before opening a store, you must understand the market conditions in advance, don't be blind! Communicate and learn more with seniors, and through them, you can avoid detours and save time and cost. You can also enter the children's clothing peer group first, understand the brands of children's clothing sources in advance, and understand the latest trends in the market. Information big data analysis can allow us to grow rapidly.

The supply of goods is the basis of making children's clothing. Novices generally recommend that you get the goods in two batches. You can get one batch with less starting quantity. There is also a good exchange rate. For example, Hangzhou Sijiqing, Guangzhou Zhongshan Eighth Road, Wenzhou Elephant City, etc., make style brands in advance. Raiders positioning

3️⃣Shop location and style positioning

The location selection of a physical store is very important, which directly affects the development of the store. Do market research first to understand whether the surrounding environment is self-interested, the size of the store, the location and environmental vision, and traffic conditions. Position yourself in the direction of development according to the location of the store, such as investment, decoration positioning, style code segment positioning, price positioning, etc.

4️⃣Shop decoration

For decoration, you can refer to the stalls in Zhili, Huzhou. Basically, there will be two decorations a year, which are worth learning and reference. Some good decoration elements of coffee shops and cake shops can also be integrated into it, which is simple and high-end.

Note that the door must be done well. The first thing is the decoration outside the door, and then the lighting effect. Remember that it should be bright, but not dazzling! A rest area and a play area can be prepared indoors, so that babies can have fun and mothers can rest when they are tired.

5️⃣How to get the goods

You must make a plan in advance to get the goods. It’s not what you want to get. Pay attention to the matching, and don’t take a little from this stall and another. Determine the style of the code segment, first go through the stalls, look at the stalls, and remember the stalls you like, and then determine a few as long-term purchases. First, it has good after-sales service, and secondly, it can build trust and lay the foundation for taking large products in the future.

Take the proportion of goods for reference:

20% of the drainage, 70% of the profit, 10% of the high segment

Male to female ratio 5:5

7:3 boy to top ratio

Girls top and bottom skirt ratio 5:2:3

It can also be matched with some accessories, socks, hats, etc., or a small amount of shoes, which can be adjusted as appropriate.

6️⃣Learn to attract customers, combine online and offline

Don’t wait for customers to come to your door, follow the general trend of the Internet economy, learn to attract customers online with short-view screens, and increase customer sources by pushing traffic to your store through AliExpress, Amazon, tiktok, and youtube. Do a good job in store display and offline matching, maintain door-to-door customers, and achieve online and offline integration.