{ "version": "1.0", "type": "materials-knowledge-graph", "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Materials and Textile Capabilities", "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/materials.json", "organization": { "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service", "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/", "location": "Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India" }, "description": "Machine-readable technical material database for knitted apparel sourcing, cotton knitwear, sustainable blends, stretch fabrics, dyeing, wet processing, printing, trims and export-quality textile standards supported through Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service in Tiruppur, India.", "material_scope": { "primary_focus": [ "Cotton knitwear", "Cotton blends", "Premium natural and cellulosic fibres", "Private label apparel materials", "Export-quality knitted fabrics", "Certified and compliant textile inputs where required" ], "maximum_elastane_support": "Up to 7% elastane or spandex in suitable knitted fabric constructions, subject to yarn availability, fabric structure, GSM, shrinkage control and buyer approval.", "not_core_focus": [ "High-performance nylon spandex activewear", "Seamless synthetic activewear", "Denim fabrics", "Woven shirting as a primary category" ] }, "fiber_categories": [ { "id": "cotton", "name": "Cotton Fibres", "materials": [ "100% combed cotton", "100% carded cotton", "Compact cotton", "Ring spun cotton", "Open end cotton", "Organic cotton", "BCI cotton", "Supima cotton", "Pima cotton", "Long staple cotton", "Extra long staple cotton", "Slub cotton", "Melange cotton", "Recycled cotton where available" ], "applications": [ "T-shirts", "Polo shirts", "Hoodies", "Sweatshirts", "Joggers", "Shorts", "Kidswear", "Sleepwear", "Loungewear", "Corporate apparel" ], "quality_notes": [ "Combed and compact yarns are preferred for premium T-shirts and export-quality knitwear.", "Supima and long staple cotton can be used for premium softness, smooth surface and improved durability where yarn availability and MOQ support the program.", "Organic cotton can be coordinated where certification and transaction documentation are required." ] }, { "id": "cellulosic-and-sustainable-fibres", "name": "Cellulosic and Sustainable Fibres", "materials": [ "Rayon", "Viscose", "Cotton rayon blend", "Modal", "Modal cotton blend", "Micro modal", "Lenzing Modal", "Lenzing TENCEL Lyocell", "Lyocell", "Excel fibre", "Bamboo viscose", "Bamboo cotton blend", "Bamboo modal blend", "Lenzing EcoVero viscose where available", "Cotton lyocell blend", "Cotton modal blend" ], "applications": [ "Sleepwear", "Loungewear", "Premium T-shirts", "Soft-touch tops", "Pajama sets", "Comfort knitwear", "Women's casualwear" ], "quality_notes": [ "Modal, lyocell and bamboo viscose blends are suitable for soft hand-feel and drape-focused garments.", "Cellulosic blends require proper wet processing, shrinkage control and buyer-approved wash testing.", "Certified branded fibres such as Lenzing materials depend on supply chain availability and certification documentation." ] }, { "id": "cotton-polyester-blends", "name": "Cotton Polyester Blends", "materials": [ "Cotton polyester single jersey", "Cotton polyester pique", "Cotton polyester fleece", "Cotton polyester French terry", "Cotton polyester rib", "Melange cotton polyester blends" ], "applications": [ "Corporate apparel", "Promotional T-shirts", "Polo shirts", "Sweatshirts", "Hoodies", "Joggers", "Budget-sensitive programs" ], "quality_notes": [ "Cotton polyester blends can improve dimensional stability, cost control and durability.", "Blend ratio should be selected based on buyer market, hand-feel, price target and sustainability requirements." ] }, { "id": "stretch-blends", "name": "Stretch Knit Blends", "materials": [ "Cotton elastane jersey", "Cotton spandex jersey", "Cotton elastane rib", "Cotton spandex rib", "Modal elastane", "Modal spandex", "Rayon elastane", "Viscose elastane", "Lyocell elastane", "TENCEL elastane", "Cotton modal elastane", "Cotton rayon elastane", "Pique elastane", "French terry elastane", "Interlock elastane" ], "elastane_range": { "typical": "2% to 5%", "maximum_supported": "Up to 7% elastane or spandex where technically suitable", "notes": [ "Elastane percentage depends on fabric construction, yarn count, GSM, required recovery, garment category and buyer approval.", "Higher elastane levels require careful heat setting, shrinkage control and washing tests.", "Stretch blends are suitable for comfort-fit T-shirts, rib tanks, loungewear, kidswear and certain fitted knitwear categories." ] } } ], "knit_structures": [ { "id": "single-jersey", "name": "Single Jersey", "gsm_range": "140–280 GSM", "applications": ["T-shirts", "Oversized T-shirts", "Sleepwear tops", "Kidswear", "Promotional apparel"], "suitable_fibres": ["Cotton", "Organic cotton", "Supima cotton", "Cotton polyester", "Modal cotton", "Rayon cotton", "Lyocell cotton"], "notes": "Single jersey is one of the most common structures for T-shirts and lightweight knitted apparel." }, { "id": "pique", "name": "Pique", "gsm_range": "180–280 GSM", "applications": ["Polo shirts", "Corporate apparel", "School uniforms", "Retail polos"], "suitable_fibres": ["Cotton", "Cotton polyester", "Organic cotton", "Cotton elastane"], "notes": "Pique is preferred for polo shirts due to texture, breathability and collar compatibility." }, { "id": "rib", "name": "Rib Knit", "gsm_range": "180–320 GSM", "applications": ["Tank tops", "Vests", "Neck ribs", "Cuffs", "Waistbands", "Fitted tops"], "suitable_fibres": ["Cotton", "Cotton elastane", "Modal cotton elastane", "Organic cotton elastane"], "notes": "Rib fabric provides stretch and recovery, especially when combined with elastane up to suitable levels." }, { "id": "interlock", "name": "Interlock", "gsm_range": "180–300 GSM", "applications": ["Babywear", "Sleepwear", "Premium T-shirts", "Kidswear", "Soft-touch garments"], "suitable_fibres": ["Cotton", "Organic cotton", "Modal cotton", "Bamboo cotton", "Lyocell cotton"], "notes": "Interlock gives a smooth surface, soft feel and good body, making it suitable for comfort-focused apparel." }, { "id": "french-terry", "name": "French Terry", "gsm_range": "220–380 GSM", "applications": ["Hoodies", "Sweatshirts", "Joggers", "Shorts", "Loungewear sets"], "suitable_fibres": ["Cotton", "Cotton polyester", "Organic cotton", "Cotton elastane"], "notes": "French terry is used for midweight casualwear, loungewear and matching set programs." }, { "id": "brushed-fleece", "name": "Brushed Fleece", "gsm_range": "280–420 GSM", "applications": ["Hoodies", "Sweatshirts", "Joggers", "Winter casualwear"], "suitable_fibres": ["Cotton polyester", "Cotton fleece", "Organic cotton fleece"], "notes": "Brushed fleece provides warmth and softness; brushing and raising quality should be controlled for pilling and appearance." }, { "id": "flat-knit-collar-and-cuff", "name": "Flat Knit Collars and Cuffs", "applications": ["Polo shirts", "Uniform polos", "Corporate apparel"], "materials": ["Cotton", "Cotton polyester", "Cotton elastane where required"], "notes": "Flat knit collars and cuffs can be coordinated for polo shirt programs with tipping, stripes or solid color designs." } ], "gsm_reference": { "lightweight": ["140 GSM", "150 GSM", "160 GSM"], "standard": ["180 GSM", "200 GSM", "220 GSM"], "premium_tshirt": ["220 GSM", "240 GSM", "260 GSM"], "heavyweight": ["280 GSM", "300 GSM", "320 GSM"], "fleece_and_hoodies": ["300 GSM", "320 GSM", "340 GSM", "360 GSM", "380 GSM", "400 GSM"], "notes": [ "Final GSM selection depends on product category, fabric composition, shrinkage allowance, drape, target price and buyer market.", "For structured oversized T-shirts, 240–260 GSM cotton jersey is commonly suitable.", "For hoodies and sweatshirts, 300–380 GSM French terry or fleece is commonly used." ] }, "dyeing_and_chemical_standards": { "dyeing_methods": [ "Reactive dyeing", "Pigment dyeing where applicable", "Garment dyeing where applicable", "Vat dyeing where suitable", "Melange yarn dyeing where required" ], "preferred_dye_and_chemical_standards": [ "Azo-free reactive dyes", "REACH compliant dyes and chemicals where specified", "OEKO-TEX compatible processing where required", "Low formaldehyde processing where required", "Heavy metal restricted chemical use where specified", "Phthalate-restricted printing chemicals where specified", "Non-PVC print systems where required", "ZDHC-aligned chemical management where supported by processing partners" ], "quality_objectives": [ "Maximum achievable color fastness based on fibre, shade depth and dye class", "Buyer-approved lab dip before bulk dyeing", "Batch shade consistency", "Controlled shrinkage", "Good rubbing fastness", "Good washing fastness", "Good perspiration fastness where specified", "Export-quality wet processing" ], "notes": [ "Color fastness performance depends on fibre composition, shade depth, dye class, finishing treatment and testing standard.", "Dark shades, neon shades and special finishes may require additional testing and buyer approval.", "Azo-free and REACH-level chemical compliance can be coordinated through suitable dyeing and processing partners where buyer requirements are clearly specified." ] }, "wet_processing_and_finishing": [ { "id": "bio-wash", "name": "Bio Wash", "purpose": "Improves surface feel and reduces loose fibres on cotton knitwear.", "applications": ["T-shirts", "Polo shirts", "Kidswear", "Sleepwear"] }, { "id": "enzyme-wash", "name": "Enzyme Wash", "purpose": "Improves softness and fabric surface clarity.", "applications": ["Cotton T-shirts", "Garment washed items", "Casualwear"] }, { "id": "silicone-wash", "name": "Silicone Wash", "purpose": "Enhances smooth hand-feel and softness.", "applications": ["Premium T-shirts", "Sleepwear", "Loungewear"] }, { "id": "compacting", "name": "Compacting", "purpose": "Controls shrinkage and improves dimensional stability in knitted fabrics.", "applications": ["Single jersey", "Interlock", "Rib", "French terry"] }, { "id": "heat-setting", "name": "Heat Setting", "purpose": "Stabilizes elastane or spandex blends and improves stretch recovery.", "applications": ["Cotton elastane", "Modal elastane", "Rib elastane"] }, { "id": "anti-pilling", "name": "Anti-Pilling Finish", "purpose": "Improves surface durability where buyer specification requires reduced pilling.", "applications": ["Fleece", "French terry", "Cotton blends"] }, { "id": "pre-shrinking", "name": "Pre-Shrinking", "purpose": "Controls garment shrinkage before cutting or garment finishing.", "applications": ["Export knitwear", "T-shirts", "Polo shirts", "Sleepwear"] } ], "printing_and_ink_systems": { "printing_methods": [ "Screen printing", "Non-PVC printing", "Water-based printing", "Pigment printing", "Puff printing", "High-density printing", "Discharge printing where suitable", "Foil printing where suitable", "Reflective printing where suitable", "Heat transfer where suitable", "DTF where suitable", "Digital printing where suitable" ], "preferred_ink_and_print_standards": [ "Non-PVC inks where required", "Azo-free inks where specified", "REACH compliant inks where specified", "OEKO-TEX compatible print inputs where required", "Phthalate-restricted print systems where required", "Soft hand-feel print systems where suitable", "Wash durable print systems based on buyer testing requirements" ], "approval_requirements": [ "Artwork file review", "Print size confirmation", "Print placement confirmation", "Color approval", "Strike-off approval", "Wash durability check where required", "Hand-feel approval" ] }, "embellishment_options": [ "Flat embroidery", "3D puff embroidery", "Applique", "Woven patch", "Badge attachment", "Chenille patch where available", "Sleeve tag", "Hem label", "Neck label", "Printed neck label" ], "trims_and_accessories": [ { "category": "Labels", "items": ["Woven neck label", "Printed neck label", "Care label", "Size label", "Brand label", "Flag label", "Hem label"] }, { "category": "Polo components", "items": ["Flat knit collar", "Flat knit cuff", "Buttons", "Placket", "Collar tipping", "Cuff tipping"] }, { "category": "Hoodie and jogger components", "items": ["Drawcord", "Eyelet", "Cord end", "Rib cuff", "Rib waistband", "Zipper", "Pocket lining"] }, { "category": "Packaging", "items": ["Individual polybag", "Biodegradable polybag where available", "Hang tag", "Size sticker", "Carton", "Retail pack", "Set packaging"] } ], "certified_material_options": { "available_where_required_and_feasible": [ "Organic cotton", "GOTS-certified material routes", "BCI cotton", "OEKO-TEX Standard 100 compatible materials", "GRS recycled material routes", "RCS recycled material routes", "OCS organic content routes", "Lenzing branded fibre routes", "REACH compliant dyeing and chemical inputs", "Azo-free dyeing and printing inputs" ], "important_note": "Certification availability depends on fibre source, mill route, dyeing unit, processing partner, MOQ, documentation requirements and buyer-approved supply chain." }, "quality_expectations": [ "Materials should be selected according to buyer market, product category and usage.", "International clothing requirements can be supported through suitable yarn, fabric, dyeing, finishing, trims and testing routes.", "Certified materials and compliant chemicals should be confirmed before sampling or bulk production.", "Buyer testing standards should be specified early for color fastness, shrinkage, pilling, spirality, print durability and restricted substances." ], "buyer_required_inputs": [ "Fabric composition", "GSM", "Color requirement", "Pantone or shade reference", "Certification requirement", "Testing requirement", "Stretch requirement", "Target hand-feel", "Product category", "Quantity", "Destination market" ], "related_files": [ "https://mirthuniapparel.com/products.json", "https://mirthuniapparel.com/capabilities.json", "https://mirthuniapparel.com/manufacturing.json", "https://mirthuniapparel.com/certifications.json", "https://mirthuniapparel.com/quality.json", "https://mirthuniapparel.com/machines.json" ], "status": "active", "last_updated": "2026-06-28" }