Travel & everyday apparel
Prioritise comfort, recovery, easy care and the intended wearing conditions.
PERFORMANCE-LED FABRIC SOURCING
Functional Fabric Supplier in China
Performance-led fabric sourcing begins with a measurable requirement—not with a visual label. Tell us the garment use, target function and test expectation.
Buyer briefWhat to send
Garment reference, target composition, weight or handfeel, colour, quantity, destination market and required timing.
Use the fabric weight guideSTART WITH THE GARMENT
Choose by application, not by label alone
“Functional” is too broad to approve from a photograph. Water resistance, stretch, breathability, quick drying and other properties require article-specific specifications and, where needed, agreed test methods.
Light outer layers
Define weather exposure, handfeel, weight and construction requirements.
Active-inspired womenswear
Balance stretch, recovery, opacity and moisture-management expectations.
DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST
What to verify before bulk ordering
Final suitability depends on the exact article and your garment construction. These checkpoints make quotations and sample approval more reliable.
Required function
State the exact performance requirement and whether a numeric threshold is needed.
Test method
Agree the relevant test method, sample condition and acceptance level before claims are made.
Construction & comfort
Review fibre, stretch direction, recovery, weight, breathability and skin contact.
Bulk confirmation
Approve the selected article and testing plan; availability, MOQ, price and lead time remain article-specific.
DOCUMENTED DEVELOPMENT ARTICLES
Start with a traceable functional-fabric SKU
These records provide a concrete starting point for sampling. Required performance claims must be matched to a test standard and confirmed separately.
ZW-S6315 · 61 photographed colours
Lightweight Polyester C6 Triple-Proof Outdoor Fabric
Recorded specification: 100% Polyester · 98 GSM · 148 cm
Performance status: C6 triple-proof finish is supplier-stated; required test method and result must be confirmed.
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ZW-S6314 · 13 photographed colours
Stretch Nylon Water-Repellent Outdoor Fabric
Recorded specification: 95% Nylon / 5% Spandex · 260 GSM · 145 cm
Performance status: Water-repellent finish is supplier-stated; required test method and result must be confirmed.
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ZW-S6313 · 53 photographed colours
Polyester Twill Water-Repellent Fabric
Recorded specification: 100% Polyester · 150 GSM · 150 cm
Performance status: Water-repellent finish is supplier-stated; required test method and result must be confirmed.
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ZW-S6312 · 54 photographed colours
Lightweight Crinkle Nylon Water-Repellent Fabric
Recorded specification: 100% Nylon · 72 GSM · 145 cm
Performance status: Water-repellent finish is supplier-stated; required test method and result must be confirmed.
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ZW-S6311 · 105 photographed colours
Crinkle Nylon Fabric with Waterproof Finish
Recorded specification: 100% Nylon · 115 GSM · 160 cm
Performance status: Waterproof finish is supplier-stated; required test method and result must be confirmed.
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ZW-S6310 · 110 photographed colours
Crinkle Nylon Water-Repellent Fabric
Recorded specification: 100% Nylon · 135 GSM · 150 cm
Performance status: Water-repellent finish is supplier-stated; required test method and result must be confirmed.
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ZW-W190841
Lightweight nylon article — ZW-W190841
Recorded specification: 100% nylon · 35 GSM · 150 cm
Use direction: Lightweight outer layers, active styles and performance-led developments; intended use and any functional claim remain subject to sample and test confirmation.
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ZW-W3455
Polyester article — ZW-W3455
Recorded specification: 100% polyester · 150 GSM · 150 cm
Use direction: Lightweight outer layers, active styles and performance-led developments; intended use and any functional claim remain subject to sample and test confirmation.
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ZW-W3205
Stretch polyester article — ZW-W3205
Recorded specification: 96% polyester, 4% spandex · 191 GSM · 150 cm
Use direction: Lightweight outer layers, active styles and performance-led developments; intended use and any functional claim remain subject to sample and test confirmation.
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ZW-W3495
Lightweight nylon article — ZW-W3495
Recorded specification: 100% nylon · 60 GSM · 150 cm
Use direction: Lightweight outer layers, active styles and performance-led developments; intended use and any functional claim remain subject to sample and test confirmation.
Request this sample →MOQ: confirmed for the selected SKU, colour and quantity. Lead time: confirmed after sample, finish, quantity and current availability are checked.
SOURCING PROCESS
From reference to approved fabric
1. Share the brief
Send the garment image or tech pack, required properties, colour, quantity and target timing.
2. Compare directions
We shortlist relevant fabric directions and clarify which specifications still require confirmation.
3. Approve a sample
Evaluate colour, handfeel, construction and garment suitability on a physical swatch before bulk.
Availability, MOQ, price and lead time are confirmed for the selected article at the time of inquiry.
BUYER QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Can functional performance be confirmed from a photo?
No. Images can help identify construction, but performance claims require specifications and, when relevant, testing.
Do all functional fabrics have the same certifications?
No. Documentation and test results are article-specific and should be requested for the exact fabric under consideration.
What should a sourcing brief include?
Include the garment use, performance target, test method or customer standard, composition direction, weight, quantity and destination market.
REQUEST A MATCH
Send your sourcing brief
Use the inquiry form to share the intended garment, specifications and quantity. Our team will reply with suitable directions and the next sampling step.