Woven Fabric Greige Sett Effects on Finishing Shrinkage Rates
Greige sett density determines yarn mobility and crimp capacity, directly establishing wet processing shrinkage and final finishing compaction limits.
Finished Metre Costing
Financial Computation
Financial assessment of fabric production determines the total cost of bringing a raw weave through all dyeing and finishing stages. Establishing an accurate finished metre costing allows weavers to determine the financial feasibility of a garment line before initiating production. This calculation forms the foundation for contract negotiation between textile mills and garment factories.
Material Accounting
Calculating the true cost of production requires tracking the material through multiple shrinkage and loss stages. Raw fabric shrinks during scouring, bleaching, and dyeing, which reduces the total output length while increasing the density. If a loom produces one hundred meters of greige fabric, but finishing processes shrink the length to ninety meters, the finished metre costing must adjust for this ten percent loss in yield.
Labor and energy costs per meter must also be allocated based on the final, shrunk length rather than the greige output.
Waste Allocation
Finishing scrap and edge trimming must be factored into the final unit cost. In woven textiles, the raw edges are trimmed before the fabric is rolled and packed for shipment. This removed fabric represents a direct material loss that must be absorbed by the saleable meters.
Commercial Pricing
Accurate cost models prevent mills from taking orders that would result in a financial loss. If the finished metre costing is calculated incorrectly, subsequent garment marker planning will face fabric shortages or budget overruns. Brands use these figures to choose between different fabric widths, selecting the option that minimizes waste during the pattern cutting phase.