This page says which fabrics we actually use for each product type, taken from
2,856 order and invoice lines covering production from 2023 para 2026. It is a record
of what we buy and cut, not a list of what we could theoretically source.
Fibre composition by product type
Read the percentages as the share of order lines in that category using that fibre — not as the
blend ratio inside a single fabric. A category at “cotton 86%” means most orders in it were cotton,
not that the cloth is an 86% cotton blend.
| Product type | Fibres used, by share of orders | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Camisas | Algodão 86%, viscose 4%, modal-viscose 3% | 440 |
| Bolsas and pouches | Algodão 78%, poliéster 22% | 67 |
| vestidos | Algodão 65%, modal-viscose 9%, poliéster 8%, viscose 6% | 738 |
| Tops and tunics | Algodão 64%, poliéster 12%, viscose 8%, cotton-linen 5% | 121 |
| Kimonos | Algodão 58%, poliéster 39%, seda 3% | 31 |
| Lenços | Algodão 57%, poliéster 25%, viscose 5%, seda 5% | 419 |
| kaftans | Algodão 55%, poliéster 40%, viscose 3% | 417 |
| xales | Algodão 53%, lã 38%, viscose 3% | 58 |
| Pareos and sarongs | Algodão 48%, poliéster 48% | 197 |
| Saias | Algodão 47%, poliéster 20%, viscose 12%, modal-viscose 11% | 75 |
| Trousers | Algodão 41%, poliéster 22%, cotton-linen 13%, viscose 12% | 69 |
| Shorts | Cotton-linen 40%, algodão 33%, poliéster 15%, viscose 12% | 52 |
| Co-ord sets | Cotton-linen 92% | 60 |
| estolas | Poliéster 72%, seda 21%, viscose 4% | 85 |
| Fouta towels | Cotton-polyester 73%, algodão 27% | 11 |
Three things a sourcing manager can take from this table. Shirts and bags are effectively a
cotton programme. Stoles are the one category where polyester dominates, because the drape buyers
want in a stole comes from a synthetic. Shawls are the only category with meaningful wool, no 38% do
orders.
Cotton voile constructions
For woven cotton, construction is a tighter specification than weight. Two fabrics can share a
GSM and handle completely differently. These are the cotton voile constructions we hold and buy
against, expressed as ends by picks per inch:
- 100 x 100 — the finest and most closely woven of our standard voiles
- 92 x 80
- 76 x 76
- 72 x 72
- 70 x 90
A higher thread count gives a smoother surface, better print definition and a crisper hand. UM
lower count gives a softer, more open cloth that drapes more readily and costs less. For a printed
scarf where fine detail matters, 100 x 100 is the usual choice. For a relaxed kaftan or a beach
cover-up, 72 x 72 ou 70 x 90 is normally the better fabric and the better price.
We have supplied GOTS-certified organic cotton greige voile in an 80 x 100 construction against a
mill transaction certificate. Certified material is sourced from certified mills — see
certifications and
conformidade.
Other bases we work in
Cambraia, popeline, slub, lurex and viscose lurex, viscose, modal, Rayon, linen and cotton-linen,
seda, lã, jacquard, poliéster, chiffon, cetim, crepe and crinkle finishes.
Weight and GSM
We publish a GSM only where we have a tested figure for that specific quality. Our silk printed
scarves run at 28 e 30 GSM. For our other qualities we confirm the tested weight
per quality at quotation stage, against the actual roll, rather than publishing a range that may not
match what your order is cut from.
If your tech pack specifies a GSM, send it and we will match it to a quality and confirm before
amostragem. If you are working the other way round and want a recommendation, tell us the garment and
the season and we will send swatches.
Fabric consumption per piece
Useful for costing before you have a pattern. These are actual consumption figures from a recent
programme in cotton voile and cambric:
| Vestuário | Metres per piece |
|---|---|
| Long dress | 5.5 – 6.0 |
| Vestir, lurex | 5.0 |
| Quimono | 4.0 |
| Macacão | 4.0 |
| Camisa | 3.5 |
| Trousers | 3.5 |
| Kimono or shirt, cambraia | 3.0 |
| Towel | 2.0 |
| Topo, popeline | 1.5 |
| Bag | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| Hat | 1.0 |
Consumption varies with size range, print repeat and pattern efficiency. Treat these as a costing
starting point, not a guarantee.
Choosing a fabric
- Print definition matters most — higher thread count voile, or silk.
- Drape matters most — viscose, modal-viscose, or a polyester satin or
chiffon. - Texture matters most — slub, crinkle, cotton-linen.
- Price matters most — lower thread count voile, or polyester where the hand
allows it. - Warmth matters most — lã, for shawls.
Related: minimum order
quantities by product type e
the sampling and tech pack
process. Browse
women’s scarves,
moda praia e
ladies garments.
Compiled 9 August 2026 from our order system and fabric ledger. Fibre shares are calculated
de 2,856 order and invoice lines with a stated composition. Where we do not have a tested figure —
GSM on most qualities — this page says so rather than estimating.
