What Apparel Manufacturers Expect from Tencel Modal Fabrics

Apparel manufacturers act as the bridge between the fiber producers and the consumer brands. Their expectations are tangible, measurable, and very demanding. For Tencel Modal fabrics, what matters to the manufacturer are its performance characteristics that support ease of processing, quality assurance, and reliability in the end-product.

Consistent Quality Across Every Batch

For the manufacturer, surprises are a luxury they can’t afford. Any piece of fabric must conform to the exact same specifications of weight, width, color, hand feel and more. Any disparity will mean production stoppages, wastage and rejected final items. High quality Tencel Modal fabrics supplied by an experienced supplier always meet this critical specification.

At Ohyeah Textile, consistency is what we have built our name on. Our hundred-plus circular knitting machines churn out identical stitches while our twenty vats provide precise color reproduction according to stringent formulas. Our quality control team ensures each roll of fabric achieves below 5 percent shrinkage and color fastness of levels 4 to 5. With 200 ton production capacity monthly and over 1,000 square meter warehouse, Ohyeah Textile delivers quality Tencel Modal fabrics to customers consistently, order after order.

Excellent Runability on Cutting and Sewing Equipment

Poor performing fabric can translate into unnecessary work for the manufacturer. Any slight slipperiness, uneven edges or tendency to overstretch will translate to misfeeds, breaking needles or skewed seams. Manufacturers require Tencel Modal fabrics that will run efficiently through their automated cutters, spreaders and sewing machines.

Thanks to its ideal surface characteristics – being smooth yet stable – Tencel Modal lends itself perfectly to high-speed processing. It feeds evenly through without slipping too much or being too clingy. Here at Ohyeah Textile, attention is paid to finishing processes so the fabric runs smoothly and efficiently. Over-finishing causes a fabric to be too slippery, while under-finishing results in a tendency to cling. The result is a Tencel Modal knit that works beautifully on the manufacturing line, minimizing machine downtime and enhancing productivity.

Predictable Shrinkage for Accurate Pattern Grading

Accuracy in pattern grading depends on the reliability of the fabric's performance after washing. When every batch of fabric shows varying levels of shrinkage, the final product will end up looking different from what the pattern maker intended. Manufacturers rely on Tencel Modal fabrics to achieve stable, predictable shrinkage rates.

We guarantee shrinkage below 5% on all our knitted Tencel Modal fabrics. This value is verified in every single batch by our quality control department using a standardized testing procedure. This enables the manufacturer to grade the pattern with confidence, knowing the fit of the finished garment will be consistent. This predictability becomes essential when a brand sells through several size categories, as it reduces returns.

Color Consistency from Roll to Roll

Variation in color is a frequent cause of issues in the apparel manufacturing industry. Even subtle changes between rolls of fabric will be magnified when garments are cut from several different batches. Manufacturers require Tencel Modal fabrics that demonstrate consistent color from the very first to the very last roll.

Ohyeah Textile's state-of-the-art dyeing process involves stringent monitoring and control of temperature, time and chemical concentrations for its twenty dyeing vats. Before any fabric leaves our premises, it must meet approved standards. For digitally printed fabric, advanced printing systems guarantee sharp prints and accurate color reproduction. Manufacturers who trust us will never have to worry about inconsistent color, eliminating re-cuts or re-orders.

Dimensional Stability During Cutting and Sewing

When a fabric elongates and recovers slowly during cutting and sewing operations, it will naturally become misaligned, thus yielding improper seams and poor-fitting garments. Manufacturers depend on Tencel Modal fabrics for consistent dimensions while cutting and sewing. The fabric needs to be resilient enough to resist overstretching during handling.

Thanks to Tencel Modal’s inherent dimensional stability, enhanced through appropriate finishing, this specification is readily met. Ohyeah Textile's comprehensive quality control system verifies every aspect from pre-treatment to the final product rolled and ready for dispatch. Tensile strength, elasticity recovery, and fabric stability are all closely monitored, allowing manufacturer to nested their pattern cuts accurately and produce perfectly aligned seams, free from puckering or stretching.

Full Certifications for Regulatory Compliance

Apparel manufacturers are increasingly expected to comply with a host of regulations and to supply products that satisfy brand specific sustainability mandates. The expectations are for Tencel Modal suppliers to be able to present documentation of all their environmental and ethical claims. It’s a serious issue – without these certifications, manufacturers cannot, in good conscience and in many cases legally, use certain products.

Here at Ohyeah Textile, all our OEKO-TEX certificates are obtained for the entire supply chain – right from the yarn all the way up to the finished fabric. Where possible, we also ensure GOTS, OCS and GRS certifications are available. We always have five experts covering the complex world of eco certifications to ensure our partners never run into compliance gaps. We've accumulated over two decades of experience with our 200 dedicated workers in ensuring that every step of the supply chain contributes to high quality performance Tencel Modal fabrics. Get in touch with Ohyeah Textile to know more about how our knitted Tencel Modal fabrics can improve your manufacturing.