SIXM GLOBAL
Materials & Development

Fabric Sourcing

Sourcing the right fabrics for your products, from material selection and development to sampling and buyer approval.

Materials & Development

Find the fabric that fits your product

We help match fabric composition and GSM to the product requirements. Whether your specification calls for a particular fibre composition or fabric weight, we coordinate suitable options for review.

Knit and woven fabric sourcing
Composition and GSM matching
Hand-feel and construction comparison
Colour, lab-dip and finish development
Performance and wash requirement review
Mill coordination and buyer approval support
Fabric Sourcing at SIXM Global
Capabilities

Our Fabric Sourcing Capabilities

Knit & Woven Fabric Sourcing

We source both knit and woven fabric options according to the requirements of the final garment or product. Fabric construction is reviewed based on the intended use, garment design and technical specifications.

Composition & GSM Matching

We help match fabric composition and GSM to the product requirements. Whether your specification calls for a particular fibre composition or fabric weight, we coordinate suitable options for review.

Hand Feel & Construction Comparison

Fabric can have a significant impact on how a finished garment looks and feels. We compare suitable materials based on hand feel, construction, texture and other product requirements.

Colour, Lab-Dip & Finish Development

We coordinate colour development and lab-dip reviews to help buyers assess fabric colours before approval. Finishing requirements can also be considered according to the desired appearance and performance of the final product.

Performance & Wash Requirement Review

For products with specific performance or washing requirements, we review the relevant material characteristics and coordinate suitable fabric options around the intended application.

Mill Coordination & Buyer Approval

We coordinate communication with relevant mills and suppliers, helping buyers review fabric options, samples and approvals before moving toward production.

Process

Our Fabric Sourcing Process

Fabric sourcing process at SIXM Global
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Fabric Sourcing

Fabric sourcing is the process of identifying and obtaining suitable fabric materials according to a product's composition, GSM, construction, colour, hand feel, finishing and performance requirements.

Yes. SIXM Global provides fabric sourcing and development support for international buyers sourcing materials through Pakistan's textile supply network.

Depending on the project, SIXM can coordinate sourcing for knit and woven fabrics, including jersey, fleece, rib, pique and other fabric constructions.

Yes. Technical specifications and tech packs can be reviewed to understand the required composition, GSM, construction, colour, finishing and other material requirements.

Yes. GSM and fibre composition can be included in the fabric sourcing requirements when identifying suitable material options.

Where required, SIXM can coordinate colour development and lab-dip review with relevant mills and suppliers for buyer approval.

A lab dip is a small fabric colour sample developed for review and approval before larger-scale fabric production. It helps buyers evaluate whether the colour meets the required specification.

Yes. SIXM supports sourcing for both knit and woven fabric requirements, depending on the product and technical specifications.

Yes. Fabric samples can be coordinated for review and approval before moving toward production.

Yes. Fabric sourcing can be coordinated around private-label product specifications, including composition, GSM, construction, colour, hand feel and finishing requirements.

Yes. If you are developing a new product, SIXM can review the garment requirements and coordinate suitable fabric options based on the intended product and specifications.

Yes. Fabric sourcing can be coordinated alongside garment sourcing, product development and manufacturing requirements depending on the project.

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