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Buying Guides for Linen Wholesale

Practical, no-fluff guides written for wholesale buyers and importers — what to check, what to ask, and how to avoid costly mistakes when sourcing linen.

Choosing Linen for Bedding, Curtains and Table Linen
Buying Guide · 2 min read

Choosing Linen for Bedding, Curtains and Table Linen

Linen for bedding, curtains and table linen is chosen mostly by weight and finish. Here is what each use needs, and one decision to make before you cut.

Linen Upholstery Fabric: What Wholesale Buyers Should Specify
Buying Guide · 2 min read

Linen Upholstery Fabric: What Wholesale Buyers Should Specify

For linen upholstery the specification that matters most is weight, weave and abrasion performance. Here is what to brief a mill with, and what to ask for.

What to Check in a Linen Sample Card Before You Order
Buying Guide · 2 min read

What to Check in a Linen Sample Card Before You Order

A linen sample card should tell you five things at a glance. Here is the checklist we use, and the questions worth asking before you place an order.

How to Choose Linen GSM and Width for Your Product
Buying Guide · 2 min read

How to Choose Linen GSM and Width for Your Product

Pick GSM by how the fabric has to behave, then pick the width your cutting plan needs. A practical guide for wholesale linen buyers.

Linen vs Linen-Cotton Fabric: Which to Choose for Apparel
Buying Guide · 2 min read

Linen vs Linen-Cotton Fabric: Which to Choose for Apparel

Linen is cooler and more textured but creases; linen-cotton is softer, creases less and costs less. Here is how the blend ratio changes the fabric.

Linen Fabric MOQ Explained: Stock Colors vs Custom Dyeing
Buying Guide · 3 min read

Linen Fabric MOQ Explained: Stock Colors vs Custom Dyeing

Linen fabric MOQ is set by the dyeing, not the weaving. Here is how a dye-lot minimum works, how stock colours change it, and the MOQ we apply.

How to Buy Linen Fabric by the Bolt: A Wholesale Buyer’s Guide
Buying Guide · 4 min read

How to Buy Linen Fabric by the Bolt: A Wholesale Buyer’s Guide

Width, gsm, weave, finish, MOQ and sampling — the six things to check before you place a wholesale linen order.

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