Question 1

What are the key technical specifications of Nokia-690?

Accepted Answer

Nokia-690 is a woven plain/poplin construction in 100% cotton, solid-dyed in mint. It has a finished weight of approx. 125 GSM (about 3.7 oz/yd²) and a usable width of 146 cm (approx. 57.5"). The fabric is supplied in roll packing of about 120 meters per roll, with multiple chemical and mechanical finishes including mercerized, silicon, brushed, carbon and laffer.

Question 2

How does the fabric feel and drape, and what performance can I expect from the finishes?

Accepted Answer

The 125 GSM poplin construction gives a lightweight, breathable hand with a smooth, crisp base typical of fine cotton shirting. Mercerization improves luster, dye uptake and strength; silicon softener and laffer finishing add a smoother, more refined surface; brushing/carbon finishing provide a softer, slightly warmer touch while still remaining suitable for summer categories. Overall, you can expect a soft, comfortable, breathable fabric with a clean surface, good appearance and good wearing comfort for daily-use garments.

Question 3

How consistent is the mint shade, and what about shade-lot variation?

Accepted Answer

Nokia-690 is solid dyed in a mint shade and offered as a Never-Out-of-Stock (NOS) item, so shade continuity is closely controlled lot to lot. However, as with all piece-dyed cottons, slight commercial shade variations can occur between dye lots. For repeat corporate / uniform / school orders, we recommend approving a standard shade and, where possible, booking full programs from a single lot or requesting lab dips for critical shade matching.

Question 4

For which end-uses is Nokia-690 most suitable?

Accepted Answer

This fabric is optimized for lightweight apparel across multiple segments: mens, womens and kids casual shirts; summer short-sleeve shirts; ethnic tops/kurta-type garments; blouses, tunics and summer dresses; lined or light skirts; pyjama bottoms, lounge pants, boxer shorts and nightwear/pyjama sets; unisex casual shirts, scrubs/light medical tops and lounge/sleepwear; kids shirts, dresses and school summer uniform shirts; as well as light corporate and hospitality shirts. It can also be used for accessories like lightweight scarves, stoles and pocket squares, and selective home-textile applications such as decorative, light pillow covers.

Question 5

What should I know about handling, cutting and care for Nokia-690 in production?

Accepted Answer

Being 100% cotton, standard cotton care and handling apply. We recommend pre-testing for shrinkage under your process conditions and, for bulk programs, conducting a pre-wash or relaxation step before bulk cutting to stabilize the fabric, especially for fitted garments. Use fine to medium-fine needles for shirting weights to avoid needle marks on the mercerized surface. Store rolls in a clean, dry environment, away from direct sunlight, to preserve shade and finish performance. For end consumers, a gentle machine wash and medium-temperature ironing (according to standard 100% cotton care) is typically suitable, subject to your specific garment construction and trims.