Double-face weaving produces two-sided fabric where each face shows different colour or pattern โ technically demanding, premium positioning. Different from simple double-cloth: each face is a proper functional finish, not just reverse.
Double-Face vs Reversible vs Double-Cloth
- Simple reversible โ one weave visible on both sides
- Double-cloth โ two separate cloths connected at edges
- Double-face โ two-yarn systems interlocking, distinct faces
Common Configurations
- Solid colour on each side (contrast)
- Pattern one side, solid other side
- Different fibre content each side (cashmere/wool)
- Different weight each side
Loom & Setup Costs
- Specialist double-face looms required
- Setup cost: $1,200-2,500 (amortised across order)
- Setup lead time: 4-6 weeks
- Higher yarn consumption (~40% more)
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Cashmere double-face scarf โ 200 pcs, $58โ85 per piece
- Wool double-face scarf โ 200 pcs, $22โ34 per piece
- Cashmere-wool double-face โ 200 pcs, $38โ56 per piece
- Total first-order lead time: 14-18 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard MOQ for scarf programmes from India?
For most scarf categories the practical MOQ is 200 pieces per colour per design. Cashmere and silk programmes often accept 100 pieces at premium pricing. Custom jacquard weaving typically requires 500 pieces minimum to amortise loom setup. Print-based programmes (digital, block-print) can go as low as 50 pieces for silk digital print due to zero setup cost per additional colour.
How long does it take from sample approval to bulk delivery?
Standard scarf production runs 30โ45 days after PPS (pre-production sample) approval. Add 3โ4 weeks for sample development (typically 2โ3 sample rounds), and 18โ35 days for sea freight depending on destination. Total order-to-delivery for a first-time programme: 12โ16 weeks. Repeat orders without specification change compress to 6โ8 weeks.
What certifications should I demand for scarves imported into the EU?
Mandatory: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Class I for skin contact). For organic-marketed products: GOTS Transaction Certificate per shipment. For recycled fibre claims: GRS or RCS certificate. For wool-origin claims: RWS chain-of-custody. Also request independent fibre composition test per lot โ mis-declared fibre content is one of the most common commercial disputes.
Can you produce scarves in specific Pantone colours?
Yes โ Pantone-matched dye programmes are standard. Custom colour development takes 10โ14 days and typically requires a 300-metre or 200-piece minimum per colour. Colour matches to Pantone reference are approved via physical strike-off on the specified substrate before bulk production begins. Colour drift between substrates (silk vs cotton) is normal โ approve per fabric.
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About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP is a direct textile manufacturer โ we own our own scarf production. Cashmere from certified Ladakh sources, spun on our spindles, woven on our looms, dyed at our OEKO-TEX facility, hand-knotted and finished under our supervision. Send us a specification and we'll quote within 24 hours with MOQ, lead time and FOB India pricing.