State the garment application
Identify the intended heavyweight or washed T-shirt, target buyer and fit direction. Fabric cannot be evaluated only as an isolated swatch when the commercial objective is a finished garment.
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220–300 GSM Cotton Jersey Fabric Sourcing Guide
Define 100% cotton heavyweight jersey as part of a complete T-shirt brief—connecting the GSM target to fit, wash, decoration, sample approval and the finished style order.
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COMPOSITION100% COTTONHEAVYWEIGHT JERSEY
WEIGHT220–300 GSMCONFIRMED RANGE
APPLICATIONT-SHIRTSHEAVYWEIGHT & WASHED
STYLE MOQ1,000 PCSMIXED COLORS & SIZES
Direct definition
What does GSM mean in cotton jersey sourcing?
GSM means grams per square metre: the mass of fabric per unit area. For this sourcing program, the confirmed 220–300 GSM range gives buyers a measurable heavyweight direction, but the selected number must still be reviewed with the intended 100% cotton T-shirt, fit, wash and decoration.
Confirmed sourcing scope
Build the material brief without unsupported assumptions.
Composition100% cotton
Weight rangeBuyer-selected target within 220–300 GSM
Intended garmentsHeavyweight and washed T-shirts
Decoration contextScreen printing, DTG, embroidery or special printing when required by the style
Finished-style MOQ1,000 pieces per style, with mixed colors and mixed sizes supported
Planning targets7 days for sampling after required details; 30 days for bulk after required approvals
Material-to-garment workflow
Six buyer decisions for a quotable brief.
Confirm composition
State the confirmed 100% cotton requirement clearly. Keep any unconfirmed yarn, knitting or finishing assumption out of the RFQ until it is specifically agreed.
Select a GSM target
Choose a measurable target within 220–300 GSM according to the intended silhouette and product direction. Do not use “heavyweight” as the only weight instruction.
Connect wash and decoration
State whether the garment will be washed and whether it uses screen printing, DTG, embroidery or special printing. Review the selected material in that complete context.
Approve the physical sample
Compare the completed garment with the buyer’s composition, weight, fit, wash and decoration brief. Record the exact sample that controls bulk release.
Release the style allocation
Connect the approved garment to the 1,000-piece style MOQ and provide the mixed-color and mixed-size matrix before the bulk target is planned.
Buyer comparison
Three ways buyers describe weight—and which one controls.
“Heavyweight” only
A commercial direction, not a complete measurable specification. Add a target within the confirmed 220–300 GSM range.
Target GSM
A measurable sourcing instruction. It helps align the material brief, but it must remain connected to the intended garment sample.
Approved garment
The physical reference that combines composition, weight direction, fit, wash and decoration. Identify it clearly before bulk release.
Buyer FAQ
Concise cotton jersey sourcing answers.
What does GSM mean in cotton jersey sourcing?
GSM means grams per square metre. It expresses fabric mass per unit area and gives the buyer a measurable weight target, but it does not replace physical review of the intended garment and finish.
What cotton jersey range is confirmed for heavyweight T-shirts?
The confirmed development range is 220–300 GSM in 100% cotton for heavyweight and washed T-shirt programs.
Is a higher GSM automatically the better choice?
No. The buyer should choose a target within 220–300 GSM according to the intended garment, fit, wash, decoration and physical sample rather than treating the largest number as automatically superior.
Should fabric be approved separately from the garment?
Fabric information should be recorded, but the final decision should remain connected to the intended T-shirt because fit, wash and decoration are reviewed on the completed sample.
What MOQ applies to the finished T-shirt program?
The confirmed MOQ is 1,000 pieces per style. Mixed colors and mixed sizes are supported within the agreed style quantity.
What timing can a buyer use for planning?
The sample target is 7 days after required details are confirmed, and the bulk target is 30 days after required approvals. These are planning targets, not unconditional guarantees.
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