The following are the key parameters buyers should evaluate in textile performance before making the procurement decision.
· Tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and tear resistance are the key indicators of fabric strength and durability. Upholstery and workwear often utilise these parameters to achieve optimal performance.
- Comfort is the primary factor in purchasing textiles. When sourcing fabrics for activewear or tropical climates, air permeability, moisture wicking, and softness are the key parameters to look out for.
- On the basis of end use, the fabrics are either needed to absorb or repel moisture. While rainwear, tent fabric and outdoor gear need hydrophobic properties, fabrics for towels and innerwear need high absorbency. Buyers should understand the intended use, to make the right choice.
- Elasticity is another characteristic of fabric that is especially crucial in manufacturing sportswear and athleisure.
- Color retention is very important fashion fabrics and consumer facing products. Wash fastness, light fastness, rub fastness, are the major parameters to judge the color retention of the fabric. Low colorfastness reduces the brand perception.
- For industrial and medical applications, chemical resistance, UV resistance, and antimicrobial properties are very crucial. Similarly, thermal insulation and heat dissipation are essential in technical textiles. Buyers need to assess these characteristics while procuring the fabrics for meditech and indutech applications.
- Modern day customer is conscious about the biodegradable materials, certifications like OEKO-TEX and GOTS, and lifecyle impact of the product they are buying. Buyers need to understand that sustainability is not an alternative anymore, rather it is a market expectation.
Above list of parameters is not an exhaustive list but it covers the parameters a buyer should look for. Buyers who understand that fabric performance is a multi-dimensional analysis that uses a balanced approach while making a final call often make informed decisions leading to low product failures assuring customer satisfaction.
We at AJY Tech, focus on statistically driven textile evaluation and advanced testing analysis to cater to our clients by presenting the materials tailored to their specific needs. We prioritise performance with design, and help the businesses build products that stand the test of time.
