The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Fabrics for Apparel
Fabric shouldn't be a mystery
If you've ever asked:
“What’s the difference between a knit and a woven?”
“How do I know what fabric weight or content is right?”
“What fabrics should I use for activewear or streetwear?”
“How do I write proper care instructions for my labels?”
You’re not alone. Fabric confusion holds a lot of designers back. This course is designed to change that.
START COURSE NOWCourse Lessons
Knits VS Wovens
Understand the construction, stretch, and ideal use cases of both fabric types so you can choose the right foundation for your design
Fabric Components
Break down weight, content, weave or knit structure, and surface finishes so you can evaluate fabrics like a pro
Key Activewear Fabrics
Explore the most commonly used fabrics for leggings, sports bras, performance tops, and more
Key Streetwear Fabrics
Learn which materials bring structure, comfort, and trend relevance to hoodies, tees, jackets, and sweatpants
Key Ready-to-Wear Fabrics
Get familiar with the best fabrics for blouses, dresses, trousers, and elevated basics
Fabric Finishes and Testing
Learn about added finishes like moisture wicking, softening, and coatings, plus how testing is done to ensure fabric quality and performance
Fabric Care Instructions
Discover how to create accurate care label language based on your fabric selection and testing
In this course, you’ll learn:
✔ The difference between knits and wovens
✔ How to understand fabric weight, content, and construction
✔ Which fabrics work best for activewear, streetwear, and ready-to-wear
✔ How fabric finishes impact look, feel, and performance
✔ How fabric is tested during development and production
✔ How to write clear, accurate care instructions for your labels
You’ll Also Get:
Downloadable Fabric Guide
✔ Comprehensive glossary including:
✔ Activewear Fabrics
✔ Streetwear Fabrics
✔ Ready-to-Wear Fabrics
✔ Fabric Selection Considerations
✔ Fabric Usage Per Fabric Type
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What Others Are Saying
Alyssa Di Leo.
The attention to detail, from color selection to material choices, made a huge impact on our final product. We love the sleek, professional look, and couldn’t be happier with the results!
Meaghan M.
I highly recommend Designable Fashion to any apparel brand looking to develop quality products. The team is highly knowledgeable and guides you throughout the development and manufacturing process.
Natalie B.
I used to just pick fabric based on how it felt. This gave me a real system for making smart choices that work for the product.
Choose Fabric With Confidence
You don’t have to guess anymore. This course walks you through everything from technical fabric specs to creative use cases, so you can stop second-guessing and start selecting materials like a pro.
This course helps you:
✔ Understand the fabric types that match your design goals
✔ Communicate clearly with suppliers and factories
✔ Avoid costly mistakes during sampling and production
✔ Build more professional, durable, and wearable products
Do I need technical experience?
Will I learn about sourcing suppliers?
Does it teach how to make fabric or prints?
Is this helpful for cut and sew or print-on-demand?
From Frustration to Fabric Expert
Fabric is one of the most important choices you’ll make in fashion. It affects fit, feel, performance, cost, and design.
This course gives you the knowledge and tools to make that choice with clarity and confidence.
GET STARTED NOWWho This Is For:
✔ Fashion designers building new collections
✔ Apparel startups sourcing for their first launch
✔ Freelancers managing product development
✔ Technical designers or developers refining sourcing skills
✔ Anyone confused about fabric selection or how to communicate it