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Denimn Cotton concept with super softness and is rope dyed from Artistic Denim (Pakistan)MOQ: 8,000 yds (flexiblePrice: US$2.8-3.6/yd

“We use special spinnng techniques and mix dif-ferent cotton, plus play with the fabric finishing to achieve the special hand feel – this what buyers really like about it.” — Henry Wong at Artistic Denim

Denimn Hybrid Chino, which offers ‘denim with Chino sennsibility’ in a two-ply construction. The fabric uses ingdigo yarns woven like a chino. The fabric is 8-9 oz. From Arvind Ltd, (India)MOQ: 12,000 yds

Price: US$3.00-$3.50/yd

“Buyers like the light weight of this fabric, especially good for warm weather. Now that Chinos are more popular than jeans, brands are looking for new fabrics.” — Tejal Shah at Arvind

Denimn Indie Jean is a khadi denim that is based on traditional khadi techniques that have reinterpreted for modern production. The fabric looks like khadi but is machine made and has a soft, supple hand feel. In 100% cotton, 8.75 oz. From Arvind Ltd. (India)

“This fabric has a special look that makes gar-ments look unique. Gap is buying this from us.” — Tejal Shah at Arvind

Knitwear and Yarn

Demin-look yarn in 71% cotton/29% polyester from Winning Textiles Ltd. (Hong Kong)MOQ: in-stock

Price: US$7.2/kg

“Cotton is very important. It’s a natural fiber and buyers like it. Adding poly-ester gives the yarn more stabil-ity. Armani Jeans and many US customers are buying this.”

— Samson Lam, director

Knitwear and Yarnn Glam shadow yarn from Huafu Top Dyed Mélange Yarn Co., Ltd“This yarn is made by twisting with three dif-ferent yarns together. It has very rich color and a special texture. It is also one of our best seller this season.”

— Tina Lee, deputy general manager

Intimate Appareln Nouveau Leavers lace is a hot new col-lection from Brunet International (HK) Ltd. The lace has the look of traditional Leavers lace but has a super soft hand feel and is priced for the mainstream market.“Brands like the luxurious look of Noueau Leavers – it offers affordable luxury. The design really ‘pops out’ from the background so it gives the garment more customer appeal. And the lead times are fast – samples can be available in 3-4 weeks; production in 6-8 weeks. We’ve gotten tremendous feedback from the top US and European intimate apparel brands.”

— Arnaud Limousin, managing director

Denimn Textured, marble-effect denim from Tat Fung Textiles Ltd. (Hong Kong) has an authentic vintage look with a very soft hand.

This is a soft, heavy weight (11.4 oz) denim in 98% cot-ton/2% elastane, that offers comfort stretch.

“Brands like this fabric because it is very soft and works for the new silhouettes that are looser fitting, like boyfriend jeans.”

— Sam Chan, sales manager

Knitwear and Yarnn Mohair blends from Best Leader (China) in 35% mo-hair, 35% merino, 30% nylon “Mohair blends is one of our bestselling products. Buyer keep buying it from us. They usually place 1 2-15 tons per order.”

— Kano Chien, managing director

Knitwear and Yarnn Polyester pleated with spandex gives these yarns more body from Winning Textile Ltd. (Hong Kong)MOQ: stock service

Price: US$9.5/kg (100 kg for custom colors)

“This yarn is a best-seller in the EU and Japan markets. Buyers like the anti-piling properties and the clean look. Brands like Next, Guess, and Zara are buying this. The aver-age order we’re getting for this yarn is 2-5 tons.”

— Samson Lam, director

100 cotton 6oz denim from Artistic Fabric Mills (Pakistan)

Hybrid Chino from Arvind

Indie Jean fabric looks like traditional Khadi. From Arvind

71 cotton 29 polyester from Winning

Star heather yarn from Huafu

Nouveu Leavers from Brunet

11.4 oz cotton denim from Tat Fung (Hong Kong)

Mohair blends from Best Leader

Polyester pleated with spandex from Winning Textile Ltd.

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