Knowledge

The Arihant Textile Knowledge Base explains fabric, weaving, dyeing, testing and buying decisions in plain language — for anyone specifying, sourcing or simply trying to understand textiles, whether or not you buy from Arihant. Browse the articles below.

What Does GSM Mean in Cotton Fabric?

Frequently Asked Questions About Ordering Fabric

Cotton vs Polyester: Which Fabric Is Right for You?

Common Textile Terms Every Buyer Should Know

How to Choose the Right Handkerchief Fabric

Common Fabric Printing Methods Explained

Yarn-Dyed vs Piece-Dyed Fabric: What's the Difference?

Plain, Twill and Satin Weave: What's the Difference?

Common Fabric Parameters Explained: Count, Ply and Denier

How to Write a Textile RFQ: A Simple Checklist

What Is Custom Textile Manufacturing?

Common Textile Tests Explained: GSM, Colourfastness and Shrinkage

What Are Institutional Textiles? A Buyer's Guide

Dhoti vs Lungi: What's the Difference?

How Many Metres of Fabric Is a Standard Saree?

How to Identify Pure Cotton Fabric

Finding this useful?

★ Make Arihant Mills a Preferred Source

Get more textile answers and guides from Arihant Mills in your search results.