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Notes on fabric, hardware and the supply chain behind them
Practical reading for buyers specifying upholstery fabric or furniture hardware from China.
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Fabrics
How to Read a Fabric Spec Sheet
GSM, rub count and composition, explained for buyers who aren't textile engineers.

Sourcing
Why Buyers Are Combining Fabric and Hardware Orders
The paperwork case for one supplier across both categories.

Hardware
Soft-Close vs. Standard Hinges
What changes in the bill of materials, and when the upgrade pays for itself.

Origin
Inside Keqiao: China's Textile City
What the world's largest fabric market means for a buyer's lead times.
