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Dark Grey Fabric—Durable, Soft & Versatile: Why Choose Us?

A closer look at CVC poplin: the quiet power of dark grey fabric

Every few seasons the market swings from novelty to necessities, and honestly, mills that get the basics right win. This CVC 55/45 or 60/40 poplin—loom-state, 45s x 45s, 110x76/133x72, 63 inches wide, ≈120 gsm—has been a reliable backbone for pocketing, lining, shirting, and uniforms. It’s greige (yes, the raw, un-dyed kind), but buyers like the control: dye close to home, match quickly, keep logistics simple. That’s why demand for dark grey fabric in CVC blends keeps nudging up, especially for workwear programs.

Product snapshot: CVC 55/45 60/40 45x45 Poplin (Greige)

Item	CVC 55/45 60/40 45X45 110X76/133X72 Grey Fabric
Composition	CVC (cotton-rich) 55/45 or 60/40
Yarn Count	45s x 45s (ring-spun)
Density	110x76 or 133x72 (plain weave poplin)
Width	63" (≈160 cm)
Weight	≈120 gsm
Finish	Greige (loom-state)
Use	Pocketing, lining, shirts, uniforms
Origin	Zhaoyuan Rd, Zhao County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China

Process flow (how it’s made)

Fiber prep: cotton + polyester blend to CVC ratios; bale opening, blending.
Spinning: carded 45s ring-spun; Uster evenness checks.
Warping & sizing: PVA/modified starch sizing for 1/1 poplin stability.
Weaving: shuttleless (rapier/air-jet) to 110x76 or 133x72; 4-point fabric inspection.
Grey packing: roll building, humidity control, lot traceability.
Optional downstream (if ordered): PFD/RFD, singeing, desizing, scouring, calendaring, pre-shrink.

Testing and typical data (lab values may vary)

ISO 13934-1 tensile: ≈550–700 N warp, ≈350–500 N weft (120 gsm range).
ISO 12945-2 pilling: 4/5 at 2000 rubs after standard finishing.
ISO 6330 shrinkage (post-finish): ≤2.5% warp/weft typical.
ISO 105-C06 wash fastness (after dyeing): 4 grade; AATCC 8 crock 4–5 dry.
Service life: ~60–100 home washes (uniforms); industrial laundry 30–50 cycles, finish-dependent.

Market note: cotton volatility pushed many programs toward CVC for year-round cost and wrinkle resistance. Greige supply lets regional dye houses hit tight calendars. And, surprisingly, buyers tell me the handfeel on a well-set 45s poplin still beats heavier twills when breathability matters. That’s where dark grey fabric shines—clean base, low show-through, consistent weave.

Vendor comparison (quick view)

Vendor	Strengths	Lead Time	MOQ	Notes
Jiexiang Textile (Mill)	Stable CVC greige, tight weave tolerance	≈20–30 days	Around 3,000–5,000 m	Can support PFD/RFD, basic QC reports
Regional Mill A	Fast repeats, local dyehouse tie-ups	≈15–25 days	≈2,000–3,000 m	May vary in yarn sourcing
Trading House B	Mixed mill network, flexible mix loads	≈25–40 days	Low per item within consolidated orders	Spec consistency depends on mill booked

Applications, customization, and buyer feedback

Use it for pocketing and lining where you need a clean, stable base; for school shirts; and uniform programs that later dye to dark grey fabric or deeper corporate tones.

Customization: CVC ratio (55/45 or 60/40), density pick, PFD/RFD, pre-shrunk, calendaring, width trims.
Compliance often requested: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH SVHC screening, AQL 2.5/4.0 fabric inspection.
Industries: apparel, workwear, hospitality, healthcare (scrub linings), schoolwear.

What customers say: “Runs straight on our jets,” one dyehouse manager told me; “hand is consistent roll to roll,” another buyer added. I guess that’s the quiet magic of a disciplined weave.

Case note

A Southeast Asian uniform brand switched to this base for pocketing and shirt bodies, dyeing locally to dark grey fabric and navy. They reported a 7% reduction in rejects after moving to the 133x72 construction and locking shrinkage below 2%—small change, real impact on margins.

Authoritative references

ISO 13934-1: Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Strip method.
ISO 105-C06: Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering.
ISO 12945-2: Textiles — Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling — Part 2: Modified Martindale method.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — Product Class I–IV criteria (latest edition).

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