GSM Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
GSM needs to be considered alongside:
- Yarn quality
- Yarn count
- Construction
- Weave
- Density
- Fibre characteristics
- Finishing
- Fabric width
Two fabrics can have the same GSM /weight can sometimes lead to the wrong fabric selection.
Value Is More Than Price
Quality consistency, construction, colour, finishing, reliability, communication, wastage, rejection and service can all influence the actual value of a textile purchase.
A lower price does not necessarily mean a lower total cost
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A colour reference provides useful direction, but the same colour can appear different depending on:
Fabric construction, Fibre composition, Absorbency, Fabric preparation, Dyeing process, Finish, Surface character etc
A Photograph Cannot Reveal the Complete Fabric
A photograph can show:
- Colour direction, Print, Surface appearance, General texture
But it cannot reliably communicate:
- Hand feel, Weight, Drape, Construction, Thickness, Fabric behaviour
A photograph is therefore a reference—not a complete technical specification.
Smaller quantity → often higher cost per metre.
Surface & MIll Dyeing
Digital Printing Isn’t Automatically Better
Digital printing is excellent for certain requirements, particularly complex artwork and rapid prototypes.
Screen printing can offer advantages for other requirements, such as strong dedicated colours, defined colour areas and certain production quantities.
A Beautiful Sample Is Not Necessarily a Production-Ready Fabric
A development sample may look excellent, but production introduces additional considerations:
Consistency + Repeatability + Quantity + Process + Cost + Availability
A good development should therefore be evaluated not only for how it looks, but also for whether it can be reliably produced at the intended quantity.
More Processing Can Change the Fabric
The “Right” Fabric Is a Balance
There is rarely one specification that solves everything.
A successful textile requirement often involves balancing:
Appearance
Hand Feel
Performance
Quality
Quantity
Process
Cost
Commercial Feasibility
Changing one element can sometimes affect another.
Expertise Makes a Difference
A qualified doctor and an unqualified practitioner may both appear to offer a similar service
The service may look similar. The expertise behind it may not be.
Two suppliers may offer similar fabrics or services, yet their technical understanding, manufacturing experience, range of capabilities, attention to detail and approach to responsibility may be quite different.
A thoughtful choice considers not only what is being offered, but also the expertise and responsibility behind it.
At Fabrino, we believe in sharing what we know, being clear about what is practical, and taking responsibility for the commitments we make.