Fabric furnishings buyer guide for private label


The five families of printed fabric furnishings, what is fixed and what is agreed per product, and a first brief that shows how a pattern behaves.

Start with a matched family, such as a cushion cover, a table runner and a tote in one pattern. The cloth and the print change the most; sizes, weight and width are agreed with you product by product.

A first fabric brief in five stepsFive numbered steps: choose pattern, name each product, give sizes, say how it is packed and labelled, approve the sample.1Choose a pattern orsend your design2Name each product3Give a size for each,or a product to match4Say how it is packedand labelled5Approve the sample
A first fabric brief in five steps

Five families

FamilyProductsWhat is stated
Cushions and pillowsCushion covers, bolster covers, pillow cases, pouffesConcealed zipper or overflap (envelope) closure; double-hem stitching; printed both sides or plain back
CurtainsRoom curtains, shower curtainsEyelets or rod pocket; blackout or sheer; with or without lining
Table and kitchen linenTable covers, runners, placemats, napkinsNatural finish, cut and sewn by hand, many fabrics
Wall and upholsteryWall tapestries, upholstery fabric by the metreEdge-to-edge full-colour print, large and small widths
Everyday accessoriesAprons, tote bags, backpacks, bins, pouches, sleep masksMaterials, closures and sizes agreed per product

Printing: digital, in our own factory, on canvas, paper and the polyester family of fabrics (canvas, matte, velvet, satin, taffeta, georgette, crepe, muslin and similar). Agreed per product: sizes, fabric weight and width are not published as one figure. Label, inserts and packaging are part of the range and you set them in the brief.

Related: fabric printing methods, printed cushion and curtain fabrics, fabric, board and wallpaper terms, fabric furnishings.

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Fabric furnishings at a glance

  • Families: Five: cushions and pillows, curtains, table and kitchen linen, wall and upholstery, everyday accessories
  • Products: Eighteen, across the five families
  • Print: Digital, in our own factory
  • Print surfaces: Canvas, paper and the polyester family of fabrics
  • Agreed per product: Sizes, fabric weight and width; not published as one figure
  • Label, inserts, packaging: Part of the range; you set them in the brief
FAQ

Questions about fabric furnishings

What should my first fabric brief be?

A matched family, for example a cushion cover, a table runner and a tote in one pattern. It shows how the pattern behaves on each shape.

Are sizes and fabric weight published?

No. Sizes, fabric weight and width are agreed with you product by product.

Which fabrics can be printed?

Canvas, paper and the polyester family of fabrics, which includes matte, velvet, satin, taffeta, georgette, crepe and muslin.

Can a cushion be printed on both sides?

Yes. Cushion covers can be printed on both sides or left with a plain back.

Where are the terms explained?

The fabric and print terms cover curtains and cushions, and the fabric, board and wallpaper terms cover closures and stitching.

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RFQ Template for Cushion covers, bolsters, pillow cases and pouffes

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Colour fastness tests for printed fabric: rubbing, washing and light

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