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Main fabric · Soft Loopback French Terry 340 GSM
GSM
340
Width
175 cm
Shrinkage
Length 4% · Width 2%
Suitability
84%
Stretch (H/V)
18% / 8%
Recovery
82%
Pilling risk
Medium
Sewing
Medium
80% cotton, 20% polyester · Medium drape · Medium-heavy · High opacity
Shrinkage requires pre-wash adjustment
Rib recovery must be confirmed
Pilling test recommended before bulk
Supplier certificate expires in 21 days
Rib (cuffs & hem) · Cotton Rib 2x2 420 GSM
GSM
420
Width
120 cm
Shrinkage
Length 5%
Suitability
78%
Stretch (H/V)
55% / —
Recovery
88%
Pilling risk
Low
Sewing
Medium
95% cotton, 5% elastane · — drape · Heavy · High opacity
Recovery should be confirmed after wash
Material tests
| Test | Status | Result | Risk | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrinkage wash test | completed | Length 4%, width 2% | Medium | Apply shrinkage compensation |
| Stretch & recovery | completed | Acceptable for relaxed hoodie | Low | Approved for sample |
| Pilling test | missing | — | Medium | Recommended before bulk production |
| Colorfastness | completed | Pass | Low | Demo result |
| Supplier certificate | expiring | Valid 21 days | High | Supplier must update before production approval |