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Textiles & apparel

Yarn, fabric, and cut-and-sew from Pakistan. Color fastness, GSM, and shrinkage must be in the contract—not just the chat.

Compliance checklist

  • Fiber content labeling rules in destination market
  • REACH / restricted substances for EU
  • OEKO-TEX or buyer RSL if required
  • Flammability for children’s sleepwear (market-specific)

Spec template (copy into RFQ)

Garment / fabric type:
Fiber composition (% each):
GSM / thread count:
Color (Pantone or lab dip reference):
Shrinkage tolerance (wash method):
Color fastness grade required:
MOQ per colorway:
Incoterm & delivery window:
Fold / pack / hangtag requirements:
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Red flags

  • Lab dip skipped for large color run
  • Substitute fabric “equal quality” without written approval
  • No header tolerance for width or GSM

Questions before deposit

  • Will pre-production samples use bulk fabric lot?
  • Who owns leftover fabric and who stores strike-offs?
  • What AQL level applies at final inspection?