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Greige knitted fabric for your finishing programme.
Greige knitted fabric, also called grey or unfinished knit fabric, is supplied before the agreed wet-processing and finishing stages. It gives buyers a starting material for their own dyeing, printing and finishing programme. Fago Textile reviews greige enquiries across its core knit structures, with yarn composition, construction, width format and quantity defined before quotation.
A greige specification and a finished-fabric specification are different purchasing briefs. Dyeing, washing, relaxation and finishing can change weight and width. Tell us both your greige requirements and the finished result you are targeting, and identify which party will carry out the next processes. A processing trial may be needed before the bulk programme is approved.
Greige order checklist.
| Specification | What to confirm for your order |
|---|---|
| Construction | Single jersey, interlock, rib, piqué, French terry, fleece or jacquard; include a reference sample if available. |
| Yarn and composition | Confirm fibre percentages, yarn requirements and any certified material programme. |
| Width format | Request tubular or open-width suitability and state how the width is measured. |
| Weight | Distinguish greige GSM from the required finished GSM. |
| Quantity and lots | Specify kilograms or tonnes by construction and the lot separation needed for downstream processing. |
| Inspection and packing | Agree defect reporting, roll identification, roll size and packaging before dispatch. |
Connect knitting with the finishing brief.
Share your dyeing route and final garment use early. The yarn blend, stretch requirements and intended finish affect the fabric development discussion. When matching a reference, identify whether the sample is unfinished or already processed; comparing the two without this context can lead to the wrong specification.
For repeated greige purchases, retain an approved reference, agreed test conditions and batch identification. Ask for the documents needed by your receiving mill and confirm any certification scope before placing a certified order.
Explore related production routes.
Before you confirm your fabric order.
For greige knitted fabric purchasing, share the intended finishing process as well as the base construction. Discuss the width format and which weight or dimensional measurements apply before processing. Your finishing partner should review the reference and confirm the information needed to assess the material for the proposed route.
A greige knitted fabric order should identify yarn composition, construction and the quantities allocated to each subsequent process. Record roll identification and any inspection requirements before dispatch. If the same base fabric will feed several colours or finishes, describe that plan in the enquiry so the supply discussion can consider the complete programme rather than one finished article alone.
For testing terminology, consult the AATCC testing and standards resources. Agree the actual methods and acceptance criteria for your fabric with the supplier.
Greige knitted fabric: agree the next processing stage
Tell us who will dye, print or finish the material and which requirements that processor needs at delivery. Record the yarn composition, structure, width basis and handling expectations clearly. A greige specification should not be confused with a finished fabric specification because later processing can change weight, width and handle.
Prepare a processor-ready purchasing brief
For greige knitted fabric orders, include the article reference, quantity by construction and the expected processing route. Ask the receiving processor to review a representative sample before confirming the bulk purchase. Align roll identification and lot separation with their receiving requirements. If several articles will be processed together, list each one separately so sampling and quotation assumptions remain clear.
Illustrative fabric and industry references. Approve physical samples and order-specific specifications.
Plan your next bulk fabric order.
Send your fabric specification, quantity by colour and destination. We will review sampling, production and delivery requirements.