The Raw Material: Sourcing Fabrics

Phase 3.

1. Production Hubs

• Keqiao (Shaoxing): The largest textile city in the world. If you need 10,000 meters of polyester, go here.
• Guangzhou (Zhongda Market): The biggest fabric market in Guangzhou city.

2. Key Terms

• Greige: Unfinished, undyed fabric.
• Lab Dip: The small color sample they dye for you to approve.
• Yardage: The sample roll (3-5 yards) for making prototypes.

3. Minimums (MCQ vs MOQ)

• MOQ: Minimum Order per Order (e.g., 3000m).
• MCQ: Minimum per Color (e.g., 1000m per color).

Summary

Buying fabric is technical. You need to know the construction (Warp/Weft) and weight (GSM). Always ask for a "Hanger" (swatch card).