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Textile sourcing notes from Candiani

Practical references on Cotton, Denim & Woven Fabric for Candiani buyers — how OEKO-TEX differs from bluesign, when GRS applies versus RCS, what Higg FEM measures, and how to read the certificate face. Candiani keeps finished textile and home goods qualification packets aligned to hospitality replenishment and retail home programs reviewer expectations.

Can You Print on Mesh Fabric? My $3,200 Lesson in Fabric Construction

2026-08-05 by Jane Smith

A production coordinator's first-person account of why 'can you print on mesh fabric' is a trap question. After $8,700 in documented mistakes—including twill shirts that felt like paper and jersey prints that warped on the line—he explains why fabric construction is the real problem, and how sourcing quality denim changes the game.

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