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Fabric development for performance apparel

Functional Fabric Development for Sportswear & Outdoor Apparel

Develop woven, knit and laminated fabric directions around the garment application, construction, handfeel and performance priorities in your brief.

  • Woven & knit
  • Lamination & finishing
  • Sample-led development
INTERLOCK+INTERLOCK fabric sample, reference SJK004
Laminated fabric referenceReal sample from the Sinjo Textile development collection.
Fabric colour being reviewed at a colour measurement workstation
Colour review
Fabric sample being prepared on a cutting table
Sample cutting
Fabric swatches being organised onto sample cards
Sample carding

Functional fabric development

Developed around your requirements

Sinjo develops woven, knitted, laminated and specialty fabrics for sportswear, outdoor and performance apparel. Share your target composition, weight, construction or performance requirement with our team for development review.

Portugal local supportSamples, local stock, digital printing, transfer work and European project follow-up.
China production networkFabric manufacturing and finishing coordinated around the approved project brief.
Real fabric referencesRecorded SKU data and physical sample references provide a clear starting point for evaluation.
Development to production follow-upMaterial, colour, finishing, approval and production requirements stay connected through the project.

Buyer quick facts

Commercial questions we confirm with the project

Commercial details are reviewed against the selected construction, finishing route, quantity and destination so the next step reflects the actual project.

MOQ & availability

MOQ and production availability are confirmed after the construction, finishing route, colour or print requirements and expected quantity are reviewed.

Samples

Reference samples can be requested for evaluation. Availability, colour options and delivery arrangements are confirmed for the selected reference.

Lead time

Sampling and bulk timing depend on construction, finishing, colour approval and quantity. We confirm the relevant timing after reviewing the project brief.

Testing & documentation

Test methods, target values, certification needs and supporting documents are confirmed against the selected material, production route and buyer requirements.

Quotation

For a useful quotation, share the fabric reference or target specification, expected quantity, destination country and project timing.

Delivery & commercial terms

Destination, shipping route and applicable commercial terms are confirmed with the quotation for the selected project.

Capability areas

What we can make

Explore representative fabric directions. Construction, material and finish are reviewed around the application and target performance.

Charcoal woven fabric with a fine light checked pattern

Performance Woven

Woven constructions for sportswear and outdoor apparel, reviewed around structure, handle, durability and the intended garment.

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Blue fabric with a brushed surface

Performance Knit

Knit directions for activewear and sportswear where stretch, comfort, breathability and moisture management matter.

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Tan fabric face beside a textured brown reverse

Waterproof & Laminated

Layered constructions for rainwear and technical outerwear, with protection, breathability, bonding and durability agreed in the brief.

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Pink flamingos and blue foliage printed on dark fabric

Printed Fabrics

Print development coordinated with the base fabric, artwork, colour expectations, handle and application.

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Light brown fabric with wavy diamond quilting stitches

Quilted & Insulated

Quilting and insulated combinations for jackets, outerwear and lining applications, matched to the target pattern and construction.

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Grey mesh fabric with rows of small openings

Mesh & Linings

Lightweight mesh, pocketing and technical lining directions for airflow, comfort and practical garment finishing.

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CREATE YOUR BRAND LOW MOQ

For emerging brands & independent studios

Bring your first collection to life, one small batch at a time

From 50 pieces per style, per colour

For selected styles, fabrics and production methods, subject to feasibility and written quotation. Custom materials, trims and specialist processes may require higher minimums.

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A clear development path

From brief to approved direction

  1. ApplicationTell us where the fabric will be used.
  2. ConstructionShare the material, structure or reference fabric.
  3. PerformanceSet the functions, finish and testing priorities.
  4. DevelopmentReview sample questions and next steps.
  5. ApprovalConfirm the agreed construction for your project.

Application focus

Fabrics for the garments you are developing

Start with the garment, activity and performance priorities, then review a suitable capability direction.

A closer look at fabric production and dispatch.

Production & development evidence

From fabric development to production

Development conversations connect the application brief with material, construction, finishing and quality questions. The video shows selected weaving and dispatch activities. The process partners and checks for your project are agreed during development.

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Fabric swatches and sample cards being reviewed on a work table
Real sample-card preparation from the Sinjo Textile development photo collection.

Sample development support

Move from fabric brief to sample with confidence

Start with the garment application and performance priorities that matter to your team. We can discuss composition, GSM, width, finish and the next sample questions together.

  • Target material, weight and construction
  • Finish, stretch and performance priorities
  • Colour, testing and sample requirements

If you have supporting images or technical files, we can arrange the appropriate exchange method after reviewing the brief.

Real workflow evidence

From colour review to dispatch

Selected real photographs and video frames from the Sinjo Textile media collection show practical development and follow-up steps. The images document visible activity; they do not by themselves establish a test result, certification or factory ownership.

Fabric colour being reviewed at a colour measurement workstation
Colour reviewReview the colour direction and approval questions against the supplied reference.
Fabric sample being prepared on a cutting table
Sample cuttingPrepare comparable fabric pieces for review, carding and sample communication.
Fabric swatches being organised onto sample cards
Sample cardingOrganise swatches and reference material so the development discussion stays traceable.
White fabric being visually reviewed at an inspection machine
Fabric inspectionReview visible appearance and construction questions before the project moves forward.
Wrapped fabric rolls moving through a loading area for dispatch
DispatchDocument selected loading and dispatch activity after the project reaches shipment.

Support from brief to sample

Capabilities that move the project forward

Use the development brief to align material, finishing, sampling and quality questions before approval.

Fabric Development

Define the material, construction and performance priorities around your garment application.

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Sample Development

Clarify which construction, colour and handle questions the sample needs to answer.

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Color & Lab Dip

Share the colour reference and review the approval requirements for your chosen material.

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Functional Finishing

Discuss the target finish, fabric handle and relevant evaluation requirements.

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Printing & Lamination

Review the base fabric, artwork or layer combination against the intended garment use.

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Quality Control

Agree the appearance, weight, width and customer-specified checks before approval.

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Have a fabric to match?

Send us your requirement

Start with an application, target specification or description of a reference fabric. After review, we can arrange the appropriate way to exchange supporting files.