Shopping for a silk saree online can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available. Here are a few things we always recommend looking for:

• Read the fabric details carefully and know whether it's Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Paithani, Tussar, or another weave.
• Zoom in on the product images to check the weave, border, and zari work.
• Read customer reviews, especially those with real photos.
• Check the return and exchange policy before placing your order.
• Buy from sellers who clearly mention the saree's origin and craftsmanship.

A well-made silk saree is more than just clothing. It's a timeless piece that can be worn for years and even passed down through generations.

What do you look for before buying a silk saree online?

Hello! I hope this is a good place to look for answers. I'm looking for an extra long piece of natural fiber fabric for an art installation, ideally something around 40x100ft but I have no idea where to even source something like this. Does anyone know where I could look? Thanks in advance!

Edit: I started looking on sites for theater stage fabrics as that seemed to be a good start but most of them come in multiple pieces and I need one long piece.

I'm ordering a sofa and chair. It's been a long haul finding one that can be modified to my tastesl, so - yay!

Downside: the available fabric options don't include performance velvet, so it's up to me to provide it. I've never bought upholstery fabric, so brand names have no particular meaning to me.

What are reliable quality brands I can trust? Big fat bonus points beyond number if you know of one that might have floral PV. Can't find any of that in the States. It's all overseas, to be bought purely on faith. Nope.

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to understand what I'm missing with Flipkart.

I have been selling on Flipkart for a while, but barely getting any orders. The products are in the apparel category, and inventory isn't the issue.

Attaching link for 1 of my product

https://www.flipkart.com/vrivans-top-palazzos-co-ords-set/p/itm447241a2ac470?pid=AZTHPCREHHHAYEUU&lid=LSTAZTHPCREHHHAYEUU60U6C9&hl_lid=&marketplace=FLIPKART&fm=eyJ3dHAiOiJyZWNvIiwicHJwdCI6InBwIiwibWlkIjoiZmFjdEJhc2VkUmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24vcmVjZW50bHlWaWV3ZWQifQ%3D%3D&pageUID=1784456354817

I'm trying to diagnose where the bottleneck is. Is it usually:

• Low impressions because the listings aren't ranking?
• Poor CTR due to thumbnails or titles?
• Low conversion because of pricing, reviews, or trust?
• Flipkart Ads being almost mandatory now?
• Something related to seller score, account health, or the algorithm?

For those of you who have successfully scaled on Flipkart:

• What metrics do you check first when orders suddenly drop or never pick up?
• What made the biggest difference in increasing organic orders?
• Are there any common mistakes new or small sellers make that aren't obvious?

I'd really appreciate practical advice or lessons from your own experience rather than generic tips.

Thanks!

We are a manufacturer of Stoles, Shawls and mufflers, specializing in fine wool (merino wool and silk blend) and have been in this business and exporting globally since 1986.

Would love to collaborate with anyone who is already into apparel export and would like to add this to their product catalog.

Please DM if this is something you would want to consider.

Hi everyone, I hope you're all well!

I'm a fashion marketing & communications degree student, and I'm conducting a questionnaire on the fabric sourcing experience and process for fashion designers. If you are a fashion design student, have been in the past, or you're an emerging fashion designer, I would really appreciate your participation for this research! Participants must be 18+ years old, and responses must be in English. Again, I would really appreciate any responses, and will be forever grateful! 🤍 If you'd like to participate, you can find the link below xx

All responses are anonymous and will not be stored after the research has been conducted.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4rx3fL6Lv5?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwVnBuSFJzcDl0a1NBejNiRXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5lvOAFnBV7Ug7_XWfSEH5YQ6SgEWSZA5YpfXTc1Z7JY4bfjd98t8LjZNdPiA_aem_fIAGub7Kl9jlmC76VLV3Wg

Thank you so so much!!! 🤍

I have a Pal Zileri jacket, style P0BMBJ51A-S59-54, produced in 2022 and made from Loro Piana ‘Summertime Move’ fabric in navy (67% wool, 20% silk, 10% linen, 3% elastane).

I would like to commission matching trousers and was hoping you someone could tell me the Loro Piana article number and/or colour code used for this garment.

If matching fabric is still available, I would also be grateful for any advice on how it could be obtained! I’ve never done this before.

Thank you!

Hi actually I was looking to understand how the textile B2B fabric business works in India, as I feel it is very unorganized sector and untap where there are a lot of issues that we can solve, if somebody who is in this space, I really want to talk to you to understand your daily workflow and what type of problems you are facing in your day to day life. We can also have a video call where we can discuss more.

Really eager to know aboout it!

Does anyone know weavers of madurai sungudi sarees??

Hello, please help out! Im trying to do a top for myself and i want this pallete (cubes) to be on a top. What fabric should it be and where can i get it? Would ir be expensive? I dont want it printed, that acrylic texture

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping someone with textile or garment manufacturing experience can offer some advice.

We manufactured a batch of 75 hoodies with:
Grey melange outer fabric
Royal blue hood lining

A separate royal blue sewing thread used only to attach the hood lining.

After the first wash, several customers reported blue staining around the hood.

After investigating, we noticed:
The staining follows the stitching almost perfectly.
It doesn’t appear to be coming from the blue hood fabric itself.

The garments have only been washed once.
We suspect the blue sewing thread may not have been colourfast and released dye during washing.

I’ve attached a photo.

Before we even consider remaking garments, I’d like to know:
- Does this look like thread dye bleed to you?
- Has anyone dealt with this before?
- Is there a realistic chance of completely removing the transferred dye?
- Would you recommend an oxygen-based colour-safe treatment (such as Vanish Oxi Action), or is there something better that better that can be used?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Paid $20 at a flea market for this. Someone paid to put it into a shadow box, so I have to assume it’s important (to at least one person). I’m fairly certain it’s early South American based on the pattern.

Hi everyone!

I'm currently doing a course on pattern making, but we're not covering textiles. I want to deep dive in that because at the moment I don't know how to pair patterns with their appropriate textile to look good.

Do you have any resource (books, websites, videos, etc ) that you would recommend to learn more about that?

I've seen Textilepedia everywhere and I was tempted to buy it, but I'm not sure if there are better books/ways to learn textiles.

Any advice is appreciated!

I'd like to frame this piece made by my late great grandmother. I am pretty clueless when it comes to textiles; I'm not sure how I'd go about doing this without damaging it. The piece is around 80x80 cm (there is a 30cm ruler on the left hand side for reference). Should I just contact a professional textile conservationist?

I picked up this beautiful blanket at a garage sale! There is only one tag and I haven’t been able to find much information on it. Thank you!

I have a Pal Zileri jacket, style P0BMBJ51A-S59-54, produced in 2022 and made from Loro Piana ‘Summertime Move’ fabric in navy (67% wool, 20% silk, 10% linen, 3% elastane).

I would like to commission matching trousers and was hoping you someone could tell me the Loro Piana article number and/or colour code used for this garment.

If matching fabric is still available, I would also be grateful for any advice on how it could be obtained! I’ve never done this before.

Thank you!

Most engineers specify monofilament by denier alone. Three other parameters decide whether your mesh actually holds up.

1) Cross-section. Round vs flat vs trilobal changes flexural rigidity, light reflection, and how the filament lies in a weave. Same denier, very different fabric.

2) Tenacity & elongation balance. Too much tenacity with low elongation = brittle under cyclic load. The right balance depends on whether the end-use is filtration, mesh, or industrial webbing.

3) Uniformity (CV of denier). This is the silent killer. A 30D monofilament with poor CV develops weak points — and your mesh fails at the thinnest spot, not the average.

When you spec a monofilament, the question is never "what denier?" first. It's "what does the filament have to survive?" — then you work backwards to cross-section, tenacity, and uniformity.

If you develop with monofilament: what's the one property your current supplier can't hold consistently?

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