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75gsm patterned Poly fabric: Choose and specify the print
When sourcing patterned Poly fabric for a sewing workshop, photographs guide design choices while sample references and specifications define the order. VTEX lists its 75gsm patterned Poly fabric as 100% Microfiber with printed patterns.
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90gsm coloured Microfiber, 240cm: Prepare a colour plan
Consider 90gsm coloured Microfiber in a sample shortlist for colour-coordinated bedding designs. The VTEX catalogue confirms 100% Microfiber, 90gsm and a 240cm width; order colours should be checked against an agreed sample.
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T250 CVC plain and 3cm stripe: Specify the material order
VTEX T250 CVC comes in white plain and white 3cm stripe options. When a production order uses both, separating finish and width from the outset makes material requirements easier to check against the design.
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T350 white Cotton Sateen, 280cm: Review samples before sewing
For buyers sourcing white Cotton Sateen for hotel textiles, T350 is a specific VTEX catalogue product. Review samples together with specifications and the design before selecting the required finish.
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85gsm white embossed lining, 240cm: Confirm the surface
When sourcing embossed lining, specify weight, colour and finish together. VTEX 85gsm lining is white, 100% Microfiber, 240cm wide and embossed.
Read article →T233 Cotton
T233 white plain Cotton, 240cm: A buyer’s guide
VTEX T233 is a white plain fabric made from 100% Cotton, with a weight of 130gsm and a width of 240cm. Buyers sourcing hotel linen materials should identify this exact product rather than requesting only “white Cotton fabric”.
Read article →T300 CVC Sateen
T300 CVC Sateen 135gsm: Read the specifications before requesting a quote
When sourcing T300 CVC Sateen, the product name alone is insufficient to compare purchasing options. Buyers should review composition, weight, width and finish together. VTEX manages T300 under specific specifications so workshops can submit a clear enquiry from the outset.
Read article →T200 coloured stripes
T200 coloured stripes in 240cm: Match colour and width correctly
T200 striped fabric should be selected by finish, colour and width together. VTEX offers coloured stripes only in 240cm; white plain and white stripes have 240/260/280cm widths. Making this distinction prevents quotation requests from including unlisted combinations.
Read article →Lining materials
White 70gsm lining for mattress protectors, pillow inserts and stuffed toys
VTEX white plain 70gsm lining is used specifically for mattress protectors, pillow inserts and stuffed toys. It is 100% Microfiber, 240cm wide, and quoted per linear metre. Specifying the product and application helps workshops communicate their material requirements clearly.
Read article →Fabric purchasing units
Buying fabric by the linear metre: Specify units, widths and quantities
VTEX fabric is measured in linear metres. One linear metre is one metre of fabric length at the selected product’s width, so quantities and prices must include width information. Clear units help workshops and distributors avoid confusion between length, area and roll counts.
Read article →B2B fabric sourcing
Wholesale fabric sourcing for sewing workshops: Start with production needs
Wholesale fabric sourcing should start with the materials required for a specific production order. Clear fabric codes, widths, surfaces and quantities help workshops approach relevant suppliers and compare alternatives on the same basis.
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Stock fabric or a production order: Which purchasing option fits?
Stock fabric and production orders should be assessed for the specific code. The appropriate option depends on required specifications, available metres and when the workshop needs the material.
Read article →Material purchase planning
Planning staged fabric purchases for workshops and distributors
Staged fabric purchases should follow workshop material needs or distributor sales plans. Specify which codes, metres and receipt dates are needed in each stage rather than only providing one total quantity.
Read article →Supplier coordination
Working with multiple fabric suppliers: Keep specifications and quotations consistent
When working with multiple fabric suppliers, maintain a shared requirements brief while keeping each supplier’s codes distinct. The same Cotton, CVC or Microfiber label does not establish interchangeability.
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Buying hotel fabric in volume: What to prepare before requesting prices
For volume hotel fabric purchases, suppliers need enough detail to check each code and specification. Total metres are a starting point, but do not establish pricing and delivery arrangements by themselves.
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Fabric catalogues for distributors: Separate codes for clearer advice
Distributors need a catalogue that identifies the correct material when customers request prices. Separate product codes from colour, surface and width options, and keep similarly named lines distinct.
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Receiving fabric rolls: What should a sewing workshop check before cutting?
When receiving fabric rolls, compare the delivery with the agreed specification before cutting. This checklist supports receiving work; it does not replace the acceptance criteria agreed for an order.
Read article →Fabric reorders
Reordering hotel bedding fabric: Recording codes and specifications
A bedding fabric reorder should identify more than “the same as last time”. A short record of the previous purchase helps the hotel, workshop and supplier compare the correct fabric before discussing a new order.
Read article →Supplier selection
Choosing a reliable hotel fabric supplier: What to check
To choose a reliable hotel fabric supplier, examine how they present information and handle a specific enquiry. An attractive catalogue or sales pitch cannot replace checking fabric codes, samples, quotations and transaction terms.
Read article →Pillowcase materials
Fabric for hotel pillowcases: Agree on material and specifications before ordering
Choose hotel pillowcase fabric alongside the pillow insert dimensions, construction and bedding design. Specify the fabric code, surface, width and pillowcase quantity so the workshop can plan material requirements.
Read article →Materials for homestays
Fabric for homestays: Balancing design, specifications and budget
Choosing fabric for a homestay starts with the bedding you need and how you organise purchasing. Clear dimensions, colours and quantities let you discuss production with your sewing workshop and compare quotations on the same basis.
Read article →Lining fabric selection
70gsm and 85gsm lining fabrics: Distinguish the three ranges before ordering
70gsm plain, 70gsm embossed and 85gsm embossed lining fabrics are separate VTEX products. Use the full product name so workshops, manufacturers and distributors can communicate requirements correctly from the sample or quotation stage.
Read article →Material consumption
How to calculate fabric metres for bedding production
To calculate fabric metres, convert finished quantities into cutting-piece lists and layouts for the actual width. Multiplying bed dimensions or bedding-set quantities alone does not replace this step.
Read article →Purchasing plans
Plan hotel linen replenishment before buying fabric
Hotel linen replenishment connects usage requirements, available finished goods and materials to purchase. Keeping these separate lets hotels and sewing workshops discuss orders using specific figures rather than general estimates.
Read article →B2B fabric purchasing guide
Comparing B2B fabric quotations: What matters beyond price per metre?
B2B fabric quotations are meaningful when based on the same requirements sheet. Price per metre is one input; compare specifications, order quantities and included charges as well.
Read article →Hotel fabric selection
Hotel bedding fabric: How to choose the right material
Bedding is one of the items guests come into direct contact with during their stay. For hotels and linen manufacturers, material selection also affects design, production costs and replenishment planning.
Read article →Material comparison
CVC, Cotton and Microfiber: A guide to hotel fabric selection
Hotel fabric sourcing commonly involves Cotton, CVC and Microfiber. Assess each product's specifications rather than relying on the trade name alone.
Read article →Width & consumption
240, 260 or 280cm: Choosing widths for hotel linen
Confirm fabric width early when sourcing hotel bedding materials. The appropriate width helps build a cutting layout and estimate material requirements for the planned product.
Read article →Mattress protection materials
TPU waterproof fabric for hotel mattress protectors
When sourcing material for hotel mattress protectors, consider the base fabric, membrane and finished construction together. TPU-laminated fabric is one of the VTEX material groups for this application.
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How do 70gsm and 120gsm Microfiber differ?
70gsm and 120gsm indicate fabric mass per square metre. For the same area, 120gsm fabric weighs more than 70gsm fabric. GSM alone does not establish softness, durability or suitability for a particular product.
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What does GSM mean in textiles?
GSM means grams per square metre (g/m²). It is a measure of mass per area, not the weight of one linear metre.
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TC and reading VTEX fabric specifications
Distinguish yarn specifications from density under VTEX's convention and read each product code correctly.
Read article →Hotel fabric catalogue
Compare T250 CVC, T300 CVC and T350 Cotton
Review T250 CVC, T300 CVC and T350 Cotton using the approved VTEX data.
Read article →Surface & weave
What is sateen fabric?
Sateen is a weave, not a fibre composition. Read composition and product specifications together when selecting sateen.
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Which striped fabric should you choose for hotel linen?
Start with the finished product, desired composition and actual stripe sample. VTEX offers striped hotel fabrics in Microfiber, CVC and Cotton sateen ranges.
Read article →Specifications & production
How to use 240cm, 260cm and 280cm fabric widths
Width selection starts with cutting-piece dimensions, seams and the workshop's layout. No single width suits every bedding product.
Read article →Material applications
What products use TPU waterproof fabric?
TPU-laminated fabric is considered for mattress protectors and sewn products needing a waterproof layer. Select the construction to match the finished-product requirements.
Read article →Workshop solutions
Choosing fabric for a hotel bedding workshop
Clear material requirements help workshops and suppliers discuss samples, specifications and quotations on the same basis.
Read article →B2B purchasing guide
Prepare samples and specifications before ordering fabric
Link a fabric purchase request to a product code, reference sample and agreed specifications so buyer and supplier work from the same record.
Read article →DISCUSS YOUR BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
Looking for fabric for your business?
Submit products, specifications and estimated quantities. VTEX will review your request to discuss supply options and a suitable quotation.