Woven
Shirts, trousers and dresses — where the pattern has to be right the first time.
Overview
Woven fabric doesn't stretch to forgive a fitting error the way knit does. Poplin, oxford, twill, denim and chambray each carry a distinct hand-feel and end use, and construction detail (interlining, seam type, buttonholes) is what separates good from cheap.
What's actually in the spec.
| GSM range | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 100–150gsm | Lightweight shirting — dress shirts, warm-weather shirts |
| 150–220gsm | Medium weight — casual shirts, chinos, lighter trousers |
| 220–350gsm+ | Heavyweight — structured trousers, denim, outerwear-adjacent wovens |
Poplin woven shirt at $5.50–$10.00; non-stretch denim jeans at $8.00–$16.00. Fabric count, interlining and wash recipe are the main swing factors.
Treat this as a sanity check, not a quotation — the real number depends on your exact fabric, decoration and volume. Send your tech pack for an itemised costing.
500 pieces per style/colour
10–16 weeks from approved tech pack to ex-factory
What buyers ask about woven.
What's the difference between poplin and oxford?
Poplin is a fine plain weave — crisp, smooth, slightly formal. Oxford is a coarser basketweave — soft, textured, casual. Poplin suits dress shirts; oxford suits button-down casual shirts.
Does woven cost more than knitwear?
Usually yes per piece — woven construction demands more precise cutting and pattern work since the fabric has no stretch to compensate for a small fitting error.
Ready to cost your woven programme?
Send a reference and a target quantity — we'll come back with construction options, costing and lead-time the same day.