Fabric & Materials — Hotel Uniforms & Business Suits

Fabric & Materials: What Goes Into the Garments We Make

The fabric is most of what you're paying for. We source mill-direct — wool and poly-wool for business suits, polyester and poly-cotton blends for hotel uniforms. This covers what we use, why, and what to specify when ordering.

Mill

Direct Sourcing

180–360

GSM Range

Lab Dip

Custom Colour

CMT

Client Fabric Accepted

Fabric Selection & Sourcing

Sourced from established mills in Guangdong, Fujian, and Zhejiang. For suits: wool mills supplying mid-market and premium fabric. For uniforms: colour consistency and wash durability as primary criteria.

Fabric swatch selection at Klenidi factory

In-Stock Fabric Range

Suit fabrics and uniform fabrics available for fast sourcing

Wool suiting fabric rolls for business suit OEM

Wool & Poly-Wool Suiting

TR blend and wool-poly for business suit OEM

Polyester twill fabric for hotel uniform production

Hotel Uniform Fabrics

Polyester twill and poly-cotton — colour-stable, commercial-washable

Lab Dip Colour Approval

Custom colour matching — swatches approved before production fabric ordered

Canvas and interlining materials for suits

Canvas & Interlining

Half and full canvas — internal structure for suit shape

Buttons labels and trimmings at Klenidi factory

Buttons, Labels & Trimmings

Corozo, horn-effect, metal — custom logo embossing available

Fabric swatches available on request. Contact us →

How to Specify Fabric for Your Order

Colour reference: Pantone code, physical swatch, or reference garment. Lab dip submitted before production fabric is ordered. Critical for hotel programs where team consistency is required.

Weight and composition: Specify GSM and composition. If unknown, describe the end use — "office suit, air-conditioned, year-round" is enough for a good recommendation.

Wash standard: Confirm target wash temperature: 40°C, 60°C, or commercial laundry. This determines fabric and construction choice.

CMT (client-supplied fabric) accepted. Fabric needed at factory 5 days before planned cutting. Common when clients have existing fabric contracts or specific certification requirements.

Fabric Supply — Key Parameters

Supply MethodFactory sourced (standard)

CMT OptionClient fabric accepted

Suit FabricsTR, poly-wool, wool-rich, 100% wool

Uniform FabricsPolyester, poly-cotton, stretch, crepe

Custom ColourLab dip for approval

Lining — Standard100% polyester

Lining — PremiumCupro (on request)

OEKO-TEX CertifiedAvailable on request

Business Suit Fabrics

Fabric determines drape, structure, comfort, and how the suit holds shape over time.

Fabric	Composition	Weight	Typical Use	Notes
TR Suiting	65% Poly / 35% Rayon	200–280 gsm	Corporate uniform, hotel management, budget private label	Most common OEM fabric. Good wrinkle recovery.
Poly-Wool Blend	70% Poly / 30% Wool	260–320 gsm	Mid-tier corporate, hotel front desk	Better drape than TR. Natural feel.
Wool-Rich Blend	55% Wool / 45% Poly	300–360 gsm	Premium corporate, private label brands	Noticeable drape upgrade. Higher fabric cost.
100% Wool	Super 100s–130s Merino	280–340 gsm	Premium private label, luxury hospitality	Best drape. Full canvas recommended.
Stretch Suiting	Poly/Rayon + 3–5% Elastane	220–280 gsm	Women's suits, active-use corporate	Good mobility for hotel and airline uniforms.

Hotel Uniform Fabrics

Worn 8–10 hours daily, laundered frequently. Must hold colour, resist pilling, maintain shape.

Fabric	Composition	Weight	Department	Notes
Polyester Twill	100% Polyester	180–240 gsm	Reception, F&B, security	Workhorse. Excellent colour retention. 60°C washable.
Poly-Cotton Twill	65% Poly / 35% Cotton	200–260 gsm	Housekeeping, F&B	More breathable. Slightly less colour-stable.
Polyester Crepe	95–100% Polyester	150–200 gsm	Reception blouses, dresses	Lightweight, draped. Iron-free finish available.
Stretch Functional	Poly + 5–8% Elastane	200–260 gsm	Housekeeping, active F&B	Four-way stretch for movement.
Poly-Rayon Suiting	65% Poly / 35% Rayon	200–260 gsm	Management, lobby staff	More formal than standard poly. Good drape.

Internal Construction — Canvas, Interlining & Trimmings

Half Canvas (Suits)

Floating horsehair and cotton canvas through chest and lapel. Standard OEM suit construction. Recommended for TR and poly-wool.

Full Canvas (Suits)

Canvas runs full jacket front. Best drape, longest shape retention. Recommended for wool-rich and 100% wool. Available on request.

Fusible Interlining (Uniforms)

Woven fusible in hotel uniform jacket fronts and collars. Washable at 60°C. Used in reception jackets, server vests, security jackets.

Buttons

Polyester resin for uniforms. Corozo or horn-effect for suits. Custom logo embossing available. Specified in order brief.

Zippers

YKK or equivalent. Concealed, exposed, separating options. Function tested at inline sewing QC — not just visual check.

Labels

Woven main label with your brand. Care label per destination market. No Klenidi branding — your label only.

Fabric & Materials — Common Questions

Half canvas vs full canvas — which should I order?

Half canvas for TR/poly-wool at standard OEM price points. Full canvas for wool-rich/100% wool at higher price points. Half canvas for corporate uniform programs, full canvas for premium private label.

Can you match a specific Pantone colour for hotel uniforms?

Yes. Lab dips submitted for review before ordering production fabric. Most colours matched within 2 rounds. Standard corporate colours often have stock fabric available.

Do hotel uniform fabrics hold up to 60°C commercial laundry?

Standard polyester twill rated for 60°C. We specify fabrics appropriate for stated end use. Poly-cotton may shrink at 60°C — we'll recommend pre-shrunk options if needed.

Is OEKO-TEX certified fabric available?

Yes, on request. Available from our supplier network at additional cost. Certification documents included with shipment. Most common for European hotel groups.

Need Fabric Advice for Your Order?

Tell us garment type, end use, and wash requirements. We'll recommend fabric and send swatches.

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