170 gsm viscose–linen
Deep Teal Suit / Misty Mauve SuitWe look at whether it sits too hard on the shoulder and where folds appear in motion. Wrinkle, breathability and wash performance are not yet physically proven.
A material has to meet a garment.
A fibre label is one fact, not the answer to a whole garment. We record surface, the weight a cut needs and the questions that only a physical sample can answer.
MATERIAL BEHAVIOUR / IN MOTION
A swatch shows the surface. The garment reveals the load.
DESIGN PREVIEW · S84Current development records03 ENTRIES / 08.2026
175 gsm stretch woven
Mist Lilac Arc JacketSupplier-stated 90% nylon and 10% spandex. The current record supports design and surface direction, not waterproof, breathability or abrasion claims.
Rib-knit target
Tundra Caramel Rib CardiganThe current target is vertical rib, subtle lustre and recoverable stretch. Fibre, weight, gauge and shrinkage await yarn and sample work.
HOW WE READ FABRIC
Touch, wear and use are three different records.
01
To the hand
How fine the surface is, whether lustre dominates, and how much bulk appears at a fold.
02
On the body
How it sits at the shoulder, leaves the waist and forms folds in movement.
03
Over time
Shrinkage, recovery, pocket load and post-wash state require real testing.