Technical Reference: Reading a fabric specification sheet
Subject Overview: A useful fabric specification connects identity, composition, construction, weight, width, colour, finish and relevant performance requirements. Missing fields are not automatically defects; they indicate what still needs definition.
- Author & Reviewer
- Gaurav Jain, Founder & Denim Sourcing Director at AzAttire
- Industry Context
- Commercial Denim Manufacturing, Quality Testing & Global Sourcing
- Governing Test Standards
- ASTM, AATCC, and ISO international textile evaluation standards
- Associated Entity
- Fabric Technical Specification Sheet & TDS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_manufacturing)
- Practical Mill Sourcing Impact
- Ensures dimensional stability, shade continuity, batch-to-batch repeatability, and garment wash house performance.