Question 1

What are the exact technical specifications and tolerances for Nokia-655?

Accepted Answer

Nokia-655 is a woven plain/poplin fabric made from 100% cotton, solid-dyed in Dark Coral. The nominal weight is 125 GSM (approx. 3.69 oz/yd²) with typical production tolerance of about ±5–7% in GSM, and the usable width is 146 cm (about 57.5") with a standard tolerance of about ±1–2 cm. There is no motif (N/A), so pattern matching is not required during cutting.

Question 2

What finishes are applied, and how do they affect handfeel and performance?

Accepted Answer

The fabric is chemically mercerized for better luster, dye uptake, and dimensional stability; treated with a silicon finish for a softer, smoother handfeel; and mechanically processed with brushing, carbon, and laffer finishing for surface refinement and comfort. Combined, these finishes give a smooth, slightly soft-touch hand with improved drape and a refined surface, suitable for both menswear and womenswear shirtings and light garments. Final behavior (e.g., pilling resistance, shrinkage) can still vary by wash process, so buyers typically verify via their own lab tests.

Question 3

How stable is the color and shade-lot consistency for Dark Coral?

Accepted Answer

Nokia-655 is a solid-dyed Dark Coral shade. Normal industry practice allows slight variation between dye lots, but production is controlled to keep shade variation within commercially acceptable tolerance. For repeat programs or panel matching, we recommend approving a lab dip for your Dark Coral standard, and ordering per lot when exact shade continuity is critical. Always cut garments lot-wise and avoid mixing rolls from different lots within the same panel.

Question 4

What is the recommended usage and performance for different end products?

Accepted Answer

With its 125 GSM weight and soft, smooth poplin construction, Nokia-655 is suitable for: men’s casual shirts and summer short-sleeve shirts, kurtas/tunics, lightweight pajamas/lounge shirts; women’s blouses, shirts/shirt-dresses, light summer dresses (with lining if needed) and skirts; kids’ shirts, blouses, dresses, school summer shirts; light-duty office and hospitality shirts; unisex scrubs-style tops and resort shirts; accessories like lightweight scarves/stoles and pocket squares; and light home textiles such as decorative pillow covers and lightweight cushion covers. For more structured garments, interlining and/or lining may be required.

Question 5

How is Nokia-655 supplied, and what should buyers know about MOQ, handling, and pre-treatment?

Accepted Answer

Nokia-655 is supplied as a Never-Out-of-Stock item, typically in roll packing of about 120 meters per roll (fabric width 146 cm / 57.5"). Exact MOQ depends on running shade/lot planning and should be finalized per program, but as an NOS item it is generally suited to both sampling and bulk. We recommend: pre-shrinking (one gentle wash or steaming) before bulk cutting; relaxing the fabric on the cutting table to release tension; storing rolls in a clean, dry area away from direct sunlight to protect the Dark Coral shade; and following standard care for mercerized 100% cotton (avoid overly harsh alkalis/bleaches unless tested on your garment first).