FABRICS & MATERIAL SELECTION / BUYING ANSWER
Checking fabric opacity in a layered product.
How should I review a light-coloured pet fabric for show-through?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Compare the material over the actual lining, seams or backing proposed for the product. Record lighting and viewing conditions. A swatch photographed on a white surface may conceal show-through that becomes visible in the assembled item.
The decision behind the detail.
Adding a lining may change weight and drape. Review the complete construction before choosing an opacity solution.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Product layers
- List the materials or components beneath the outer fabric.
- Viewing conditions
- Describe the lighting and background used for comparison.
- Appearance target
- Identify the approved reference for acceptable show-through.
Check together
- Check seam allowances and labels beneath pale fabric.
- Compare the same colour and material revision.
- Record any lining change in the product specification.
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