Model
Broker-led buying
Variable mill visibility, layered communication, and limited control over technical evidence.
Direct mill access with managed coordination
Wholesale Fabric Sourcing for Brands, Manufacturers & Distributors
Fenalt sources wholesale knit and woven fabrics for brands that need dependable technical evidence, consistent lots, and a clear path from material approval to garment production.
Our managed service connects composition, construction, dyeing, finishing, inspection, MOQ planning, and DAP or FOB delivery in one operating workflow.
Managed workflow
From fabric brief to export-ready rolls
01
Brief and composition mapping
We translate the intended garment, hand-feel, weight, stretch, color, finish, and delivery requirements into a sourcing brief.
02
Mill and lot matching
Direct mill relationships are used to match available yarns, constructions, dye capability, and minimum dye-lot requirements.
03
Lab dips and fabric approval
Shade, construction, width, GSM, shrinkage, and finish are reviewed through sample yardage and lab-dip approval.
04
Inspection and delivery
Approved rolls are measured, graded, documented, and delivered by DAP or FOB according to the order plan.
Sourcing model
Why managed coordination matters
The material is only one part of the purchase. The operating model determines how quickly technical decisions become usable production inputs.
Model
Direct mill buying
Strong technical access, but the buyer manages more coordination, sampling, and export detail.
Fenalt
Fenalt managed sourcing
A single operating path across composition, mills, lab dips, inspection, garment planning, and delivery.
Fabric categories
Knit and woven options
Construction and finishing are selected around the garment's required body, recovery, surface, and durability.
Knits
Single jersey
140–240 GSM
T-shirts, lightweight tops
Rib
210–320 GSM
Neckbands, cuffs, fitted bodies
French Terry / fleece
280–480 GSM
Sweats, hoodies, structured casualwear
Interlock
220–350 GSM
Stable double-knit basics and premium loungewear
Wovens
Twill / canvas
200–450 GSM
Bottoms, jackets, workwear
Poplin
100–180 GSM
Light shirts and summer wovens
Technical synthetic
Specification-led
DWR, PU, or TPU finished outerwear and performance goods
Dyeing and finishing
Surface performance is part of the specification
A technically suitable fabric can still fail if dye, hand-feel, width, or dimensional stability are not controlled together.
Dye methods
Reactive dyeing supports cotton knits and wovens; disperse dyeing is used for suitable synthetics. Lab dips establish the approved shade before bulk.
Hand and surface
Enzyme and silicone treatments alter hand and surface response. The finish is selected with the target drape and wash behavior in mind.
Dimensional control
Compacting and sanforizing manage width and shrinkage, while DWR, PU, or TPU finishes can add water resistance or technical barrier performance.
Garment connection
Fabric decisions are reviewed against the final garment MOQ, sampling path, cut yield, construction, and delivery schedule.
Commercial planning
Fabric lots and garment timing
- Garment MOQ
- 50 pieces per style.
- Custom knit lot
- Typically 300 kg, subject to composition, color, and mill confirmation.
- Custom woven lot
- Typically 1,000 metres, subject to construction and mill confirmation.
- Sampling
- 10–15 days for sample production plus 3–5 days courier transit.
- Bulk and delivery
- 15–20 days for bulk garment production after approval; DAP or FOB according to the agreed plan.
Fabric inspection
Four-Point inspection and garment QA
Roll inspection catches fabric defects before they become cutting or garment problems.
1 point
Defect up to 3 inches
2 points
Defect over 3 and up to 6 inches
3 points
Defect over 6 and up to 9 inches
4 points
Defect over 9 inches, or a hole/break of at least 1 inch
Acceptance: The Four-Point system targets no more than 40 points per 100 square yards, with roll, shade, width, GSM, and construction evidence retained.
Garment release: Where the fabric becomes a finished garment program, Fenalt applies staged inspection and an AQL 2.5 final threshold.
Quality evidence is tied to the approved brief rather than a generic fabric listing.
Questions and answers
Wholesale fabric FAQs
Who is the wholesale fabric service for?
The service supports emerging designers, DTC brands, retailers, and wholesalers that need fabric evidence and managed supply rather than an unmanaged broker list.
What are the minimums?
Garment production can begin at 50 pieces per style. Custom fabric dye lots are typically around 300 kg for custom knits and 1,000 metres for custom wovens, subject to mill confirmation.
How long do sampling and bulk take?
Sampling requires 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier transit. Bulk garment production is typically 15–20 days after approvals; fabric timing depends on the construction and dye lot.
Which fabric categories can you source?
Fenalt sources single jersey, rib, French Terry, fleece, interlock, twill, canvas, poplin, and technical synthetics with DWR, PU, or TPU finishes.
How is fabric quality checked?
Fabric is reviewed with ASTM D5430 Four-Point inspection, roll and shade checks, construction and GSM verification, and an AQL 2.5 final garment threshold where applicable.
Can you develop custom composition or finish?
Yes. Custom fiber compositions, yarns, dye methods, enzyme or silicone treatments, compacting, sanforizing, and technical finishes are discussed during the brief.
What does Delta E < 1.0 mean for a lab dip?
It is a tight color-difference target used to align an approved lab dip with the production shade; the final tolerance and testing method are confirmed in the specification.
Source with confidence
Turn a fabric requirement into a supply plan
Send your composition, weight, color, finish, quantity, and destination. Fenalt will map the mill, sampling, inspection, and delivery route.