Glossary of Terms
Textile: a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibers and or yarn. Textiles are created by weaving, knitting, crocheting or felting these together
Fiber: a class of materials that are continuous filaments or are in discrete elongated pieces
Yarn: a long continuous length of interlocked fibers produced by spinning the fibers, these are suitable for use in the production of textiles. Yarn may be used undyed or may be dyed with natural or artificial dyes
Loom: a device used to weave cloth. The basic purpose of any loom is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the interweaving of the weft yarns. The precise shape of the loom and its mechanics may vary but the basic function is the same
Warp: the longitudinal yarns that run the entire length of the fabric
Weft: also referred to as Fill yarns, these are the yarns that are inserted over-and-under the warp yarns
Selvage: the term for the self-finished edges of fabric. The selvages are the edges that run parallel to the warp yarns and are created by the weft yarns looping back at the end of each pass
Width: a horizontal measurement of a material- the distance from selvage to selvage
Bolt: a roll or piece of fabric, length varies from style to style
Yarn Dyed Woven: a fabric woven with dyed yarn
Piece Dyed Woven: a fabric woven with undyed yarns and that is dyed after weaving. Minimums vary between fabrics
Dye Lot: refers to each batch of dyed fabric or yarns. There can be color variations from dye lot to dye lot even though the pattern name and number do not change
Dye Lot Variation: the differences in color from different dye lots that are within the tolerance of a Commercial Match
Commercial Match: the acceptable difference between the color on a sample/strike off and of fabric and the color achieved in production
Finish: a substance or process added or preformed on textile materials after they are woven to impart desired properties
Up-the-Roll: Describes the orientation of a pattern’s direction. When looking at an up-the-roll pattern, the warp yarns are in the vertical direction, while the weft yarns are in the horizontal direction
Railroaded: Describes the orientation of a pattern’s direction. When looking at a railroaded pattern, the weft yarns are in the vertical direction and the warp yarns are in the horizontal direction
Print: a fabric with designs applied by means of dyes or pigments used on engraved rollers, blocks or screens
Heat Transfer Printing: a method of printing onto base cloths (created with thermoplastic fibers) with disperse dyes. The design is transferred from preprinted heat transfer paper onto the fabric by contact heat which causes the dye to sublime. Having no affinity for paper, the dyes are taken up by the fabric. This method is capable of producing well-defined, clear prints
Heat Transfer Paper: a light weight paper which disperse dyes are printed via engraved rollers
Base Cloth: a woven fabric created from thermoplastic fibers and yarns that has been prepared for printing, often referred to as being PFP
Repeat: a complete unit of pattern for design. Repeats vary in size depending on the capacity of the machine creating the design (loom, engraved roller, etc). Repeats are measured vertically and horizontally
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FAQs
Where can I buy fabric?
Contact your LebaTex representative or place your order via email to Help@lebatex.com.
How do I find my sales representative?
Go to the Find Your Rep page for your local sales representative's contact information.
Where can I get pricing on fabric?
We do not publicly publish our pricing. For pricing, contact your LebaTex sales representative or email Help@lebatex.com. Please provide a project name or reference, as well as approximate yardage needed, as we do provide tiered discount pricing.
I am located outside of the United States. Who is my contact?
For international accounts, you can contact our corporate office at 845-426-0756 or email Help@lebatex.com.
I am not in the Commercial trade, where can I buy fabric?
Please call us for personal or residential orders: 845.426.0756 or email
Help@lebatex.com.
How do I order a sample or memo of the fabric I am interested in?
Samples can be ordered right through this website. If you do not have an account on our website, you can create an account. An approval is typically sent within just a few business hours. Once you have an account, simply add the product you are interested in to your cart, check out, and the sample(s) will be shipped free of charge. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact your LebaTex sales representative or email
Help@lebatex.com for assistance.
How can I see a full repeat of the pattern?
For digital images of the full repeat of a pattern or larger samples, you can contact your local LebaTex representative or email Help@lebatex.com.
How much fabric comes on a bolt?
Bolts vary between fabrics. Woven fabric bolts are typically between 45-60 yards and coated fabric bolts are typically about 30 yards. If specific bolt yardage information is required, contact your LebaTex sales representative or help@lebatex.com.
I like a print, but would like it on a different base cloth. Can I do this? And what is the minimum?
Of course! You can change the base cloth for any of our printed fabrics for a 100-yard minimum. We highly recommend a strike off before placing an order on an alternate base cloth, as the design may vary on different base cloths.
I am interested in eco-friendly/green products. Do you offer any?
Yes, we offer a variety of fabrics that support environmental friendliness! You can find our environmentally friendly fabrics by searching our Running Line Fabrics and using the Environmental filters.
Can I do a custom fabric or design with LebaTex?
Yes, we love customs! Our design staff will work with you to create a custom fabric to your specifications. Go to the Custom Projects page and fill out the form, contact your LebaTex sales representative, or email Help@lebatex.com.
Can I custom color a pattern?
Yes! For printed fabrics, we can custom color a pattern for a 100-yard minimum. For woven or coated fabrics, minimum order quantities are required and some limitations may apply based on yarn availability. You can submit your custom color request to your local sales representative or email Help@lebatex.com and our team will be able to assist you.
How long does it take to receive fabric?
Lead times vary by fabric and current inventory. Contact your LebaTex sales representative for information or go to the Request a Quote page and fill out the form. You may also submit your quote request to Help@lebatex.com.
Is stock available on fabric?
Yes, we stock yardage of all our running line fabrics and base cloths. Stock varies depending on pattern, please contact your LebaTex sales representative or go to the Request a Quote page and fill out the form. You may also submit your quote request to Help@lebatex.com.
Can I place fabric on reserve or hold if it is in stock?
Most of our fabrics can be put on hold for up to five days if the fabric is in stock. Contact your LebaTex sales representative or email Help@lebatex.com if you would like to place a fabric on hold.
Do you accept credit cards?
We do! Email Help@lebatex.com or call 845-426-0756 to provide your credit card information to pay for your order.
How can I pay for my order?
We gladly accept Check, Credit Card, Money Order, or Wire Transfer.
What type of designs does LebaTex offer?
LebaTex offers a wide variety of fabric designs for woven, coated and printed fabrics. If you are interested in customizing a pattern from our line,
we recommend utilizing our M.O.D. Program, which allows you to modify patterns for color and/or scale for a 100-yard minimum.
Will LebaTex extend credit to a customer?
A customer may apply for credit terms after establishing a history of a minimum of 3 orders. Terms may be granted at the discretion of LebaTex. Contact your LebaTex sales representative for more information.
How quickly will I receive my order if it is in stock?
Fabric in stock typically ships within two business days of receiving payment.
What type of fabric does LebaTex offer?
We offer commercial-grade indoor and outdoor upholstery, drapery, and bedding fabrics. These include woven, coated, and printed options.
Which fire retardant codes does this fabric pass?
All flame codes and specific fabric information, including width, weight, repeat if applicable and washing codes, can be found on the specification sheet attached to each product page.
Does LebaTex offer finishes on fabric?
Yes. Some running line fabrics come standard with different finishes. For specific information, please see the spec sheet for each product. For alternate finishes, please contact your LebaTex sales representative or email Help@lebatex.com.
How will my order ship?
Standard orders ship UPS or FedEx Ground, unless otherwise specified.