Fabric Yield
Professional fabric yield calculator with industry-standard consumption data. Calculate total fabric required, efficiency, and cost estimation.
Credit Usage
Options & Settings
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category | Tabs | Type of product. GarmentsHome TextilesCustom |
| Product Template | Dropdown | Garments: Shirt, Kurti, Dress, Saree, Lehenga, Dupatta, Pants, Blouse. Home: Curtain, Bedsheet, Pillow, Tablecloth, Napkin. |
| Pattern Match Type | Buttons | Affects waste calculation. StraightHalf-DropBrickRandom |
| Fabric Width | Buttons + Custom | Standard widths. 36"44"54"Custom |
| Repeat Size | Sliders | Pattern repeat height and width in cm. |
| Price per Meter | Number Input | For cost calculation. |
When to Use
- Estimating fabric requirements for production orders
- Calculating costs before quoting to clients
- Planning fabric purchases for pattern-matched designs
Pro Tips
Always add 10% extra to calculated requirements for cutting variations and mistakes.
Random pattern placement uses 15-20% less fabric than matched repeats. Use when pattern allows.
54" fabric often has better yield than 44" for the same garments - run both to compare total cost.
What to Expect
Best Results
- Standard garment templates (accurate sizing data)
- Known repeat sizes from your patterns
- Standard fabric widths (36", 44", 54")
- Clear pattern matching requirements
Limited Results
- Custom/unusual garment shapes (estimate only)
- Very large pattern repeats (>24")
- Irregular fabric widths
- Complex multi-piece constructions
Real-World Examples
Production Order Estimation
A garment manufacturer receives an order for 500 ladies' kurtis with a 6-inch repeat pattern. They need to calculate total fabric meters required. Input: 500 pieces, Kurti template, 44" fabric, 6" × 6" repeat. Output: 1,250 meters required, + 125m buffer = 1,375m total. Settings: Garments > Kurti, Half-Drop match, 44" width.
Cost Comparison for Widths
A buyer is deciding between 44" fabric at $5/m vs 54" fabric at $6.50/m for a bedsheet order. They need to compare total costs. 44" Option: 800 meters @ $5/m, total: $4,000. 54" Option: 520 meters @ $6.50/m, total: $3,380 (save $620!). Settings: Home Textiles > Bedsheet, compare both widths.
Pattern Matching vs Random
A designer wants to know the fabric savings from using a random/all-over print vs a large repeat requiring pattern matching. Matched Repeat: 12" repeat, half-drop, 18% waste factor. Random Placement: No matching needed, only 3% waste. Settings: Compare Half-Drop vs Random placement.
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