What every fabric listing should show
- Fiber content — exact percentages when the mill or maker provides them (e.g. 100% linen, 55% linen / 45% cotton). Vague “poly blend” is not enough.
- Width — usable bolt width so you can plan pattern pieces.
- Weight / GSM — when we have a measured or mill-stated weight; otherwise we say so.
- Care — wash and press guidance that matches the fiber, not a generic icon set.
Hand, drape, opacity, shrinkage
We describe cloth the way sewists talk: soft vs crisp hand, fluid vs structured drape, sheer / semi-opaque / opaque, and expected shrinkage after a first wash. If we have not washed a sample yet, we say that and point you to a swatch instead of guessing.
Origin and certifications
Mill, country of origin, organic or OEKO-TEX claims appear only when a supplier substantiates them. We do not invent ethical marketing copy to fill an empty field.
Treat vs workhorse
Some cloth is a special print for a statement garment. Some is everyday cotton you will sew three times. We aim to price and describe both clearly so “premium” never means “same mill, louder branding.”
Missing a detail?
Ask us. Sourcing research — substitutes, fiber percentages, a match from a photo — is part of how we work. Prefer a guided brief? Use Fabric Concierge.