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What is difference between PFD, White, and Scour?
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At Greene Textile, we refer to PFD (Prepared for Dye) as an off-white treated with a bit of bleach, creating a blank canvas for dye absorption. Customers typically use PFD for dyeing or screen printing. Our white fabrics are called Bleach Optical White, which is a true bright white, like printing paper. Lastly, Scour/Natural is finished to its natural tan hue, appreciated by customers who may use it without dyeing, though dyeing may require formula adjustments due to its yellow undertone.
French Terry vs Fleece
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leece is derived from French Terry, but not all French Terry is fleece. French Terry a flat front made of Jersey knit and a looped back. Fleece is created by brushing the loop side of French Terry, giving it a, fluffy texture.
Knit vs Woven Fabric: Everything You Need to Know
- Fabrics are generally divided into two categories: Knits and Wovens. In simple terms, your t-shirts are made from knits, while your button-up shirts are crafted from wens. Woven fabric is created by weaving two sets of yarn together, with examples including broadcloth, denim, drill, poplin, cotton sateen, flannelette, lawn, and corduroy. woven fabrics are manufactured outside of the U.S. Knit fabric, on the other hand, is made by interloping (or knitting) a single set of yarn, with everyday items typically made from French Terry, Jersey, Thermal, and Rib.
Different minimums and how to know which best fits your compay.
We often get asked about low minimums or whether we stock specific colors — and it’s an important distinction to understand. Greene Textile is a manufacturer, which means our process starts with raw materials. We work directly with knitters, dye houses, and finishers to create fabrics to order. Because of this, manufacturing minimums are typically around 1,000 yards per style or color. This ensures efficiency, consistent quality, and affordable pricing while still allowing some flexibility for customization.
By contrast, wholesalers generally purchase finished fabrics in bulk or produce smaller quantities for resale — usually between 50 and 500 yards — adding a margin for their distribution and stockholding.
Retailers, on the other hand, buy from wholesalers or develop their own product lines, selling fabrics by the yard to designers, small brands, or home sewers.
Understanding the differences between manufacturing, wholesale, and retail helps explain why minimums, pricing, and lead times vary across the textile supply chain — and why working directly with a manufacturer like Greene Textile gives you the best value when producing custom fabrics
Weight of fabric
Here at Greene Textile, we use ounces per yard (oz/yard or oz/linear yard): this is the weight of one yard of fabric, listed in ounces. That means if you cut a yard of fabric and weighed it in ounces, you'd get this number.
oz per square yard (oz/sq yard): this is the weight of one square yard of fabric, listed in ounces. That means if you took a square piece of fabric that was one yard wide by one yard tall, and you weighed it in ounces, you’d get this number.
Grams per square meter (gsm): this is the weight of one square meter of fabric, listed in grams. That means if you took a square piece of fabric that was one meter wide by one meter tall, and you weighed it in grams, you’d get this number.
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