Fabric Price Calculator Training Page
This is a training page for new hires, sales agents, buyers, merchandisers, and garment factories. You can not only watch videos to learn how to use the calculator, but also share this page with any AI — the AI can continue teaching you step by step based on the content here. If the AI does not follow the tutorial, directly download this file and feed it to the AI to enforce the content below; see the red button.
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What is this tool
This tool is designed to quickly calculate woven jacquard fabric prices, helping users lock core parameters instantly during early inquiry stages and seize market opportunities. With standardized data support, it eliminates the ‘price blind spot’ in sourcing and ensures every negotiation is backed by real, specific professional data.
- Quickly obtain greige price / dyed price / FOB reference price
- Suitable for both known yarn specifications and sample-only (unknown yarn specs) scenarios
- Helps users make professional price judgments even when data is incomplete
Core value of this tool: Turn “I don’t know how to price, incomplete data, slow customer response” into “enter a few key parameters and get a reference quote quickly”.
Do you often face these problems?
In jacquard fabric business, many orders are lost not because of quality, but because of slow quoting and unreliable price judgment. Slow replies lead to lost orders; paying too much kills competitiveness.
1. Customer pushes for price, but you're waiting for mills to calculate
Most jacquard inquiries start with asking mills and waiting for cost breakdowns.
But customers won't wait forever. Many times you don’t reply late — you lose the order directly.
2. Jacquard pricing is opaque — is the supplier’s offer fair?
Woven jacquard rarely has public reference prices. Often, whatever the supplier quotes is what you hear first.
If your purchase price is high, you don't just earn less — your entire offer becomes uncompetitive.
3. Hard to see margin before order, quoting feels uncertain
Quote too high → customer walks; quote too low → you might lose money or work for nothing.
The worst part is not not knowing how to quote — it's not knowing if this order is worth taking at all.
4. New team members struggle, response speed stays low
Many sales people work hard, but they are not yet familiar with jacquard structures, yarn specs, and pattern recognition.
Result: every inquiry needs re-checking and asking around. The team is slow, customer trust drops, opportunities slip away.
5. Customer gives only a sample, no full specs — but you still have to quote
The most common real-world situation: the customer only has a swatch, a few photos, not even yarn counts.
But even with incomplete data, you can't say nothing. If you can’t give any reference price, the customer will likely think you’re not professional and go elsewhere.
Who benefits from this tool
- Garment factories
- Fabric sales / textile sales
- Merchandisers
- Buyers / sourcing professionals
- International trade sales
- Fabric developers
Practical value this tool delivers
- Quoting faster: Reply to customers quicker and reduce risk of losing orders due to slow response.
- More professional communication: Even with incomplete data, provide a professional reference price to the customer.
- Earlier price reasonability check: See a practice-oriented reference range before market prices are public.
- Faster order viability check: See price range and margin potential, then decide how to quote and whether to follow up.
- Ramp up new hires faster: Reduce dependence on senior staff for every price judgment.
Three short video tutorials
These 3 videos are not repetitive; each has a distinct learning objective. Follow the recommended order for best results.
After watching, open the calculator and start filling: tp.qifu2023.com
First watch Video 3 to learn how to measure and get basic data.
Then branch based on your situation:
- If you already know yarn specs, watch Video 1
- If you only have a sample without specs, watch Video 2
Video 3: Measuring data (basic video, watch first)
Role: Foundational — teaches you how to obtain the basic data required by the calculator.
What it covers:
- Which basic data you need to measure
- How to collect that data
- Why data accuracy matters
- Foundation before Video 1 & Video 2
Who should watch:
- First-time users of the calculator
- Those unsure what data is needed
- Those who understand the page but can't physically measure
Video 1: How to calculate fabric price when yarn specs are known
Role: “Direct calculation” tutorial.
Who should watch:
- Those who already know yarn specifications
- Those with relatively complete data
- Those who want the fastest price result
You will learn:
- How to enter known structural parameters
- Which fields are mandatory
- How to directly get theoretical weight, greige price, dyed price, FOB price
Video 2: Sample only, no yarn specs — estimate price using reverse method
Role: “Reverse & eliminate” tutorial.
Who should watch:
- Those who only have a sample from the customer
- Those who don't know yarn specs
- Those who need to estimate a price range first
You will learn:
- How to measure actual weight first
- How to determine single-ply / two-ply
- How to analyze pattern type
- How to narrow down results via elimination
- How to make a professional quote even with incomplete data
How to use this calculator
1. Some items are selections, some are entries — don’t mix them up.
2. Pattern Repeat Cycle (finished) unit must be centimeters (cm), not inches, because the backend formula is cm-based.
First, determine your situation
Don’t rush to fill. Decide: Known yarn specs or sample only, unknown specs.
- Known specs → direct calculation
- Sample only → reverse screening
Prepare key data first
Regardless of situation, prepare these critical items.
- Composition
- Width
- Pattern type
- Repeat distance
- Warp/weft data within repeat
- Actual weight (more important when sample only)
Get results first, then filter
This tool doesn’t require perfect inputs initially. Especially with sample only: estimate first, then eliminate against the sample.
- Known specs → direct result
- Sample only → generate candidates, then narrow down
Scenario 1: Known yarn specs
- Select Raw Material Composition
- Select Width
- Select Yarn Count
- Enter Pattern Repeat Cycle, unit cm
- Enter Data Within Repeat (warp/weft)
- Select Pattern: Large Jacquard / Small Jacquard / Large Jacquard Leno / Small Jacquard Leno
- Click Calculate to get theoretical weight, greige price, dyed price, FOB price
You already know the main structural parameters, so focus on entering data correctly and reviewing results.
How to fill when complete yarn specs are known
1. Only one yarn type in Warp and Weft
Example: 40*40 / 120*80
Means:
Warp has only one yarn: 40
Weft has only one yarn: 40
Warp density = 120
Weft density = 80
Density indicates number of ends per 1 inch, and 1 inch = 2.54 cm. So you can directly enter:
Warp
Pattern Repeat Cycle = 2.54
Data Within Repeat = 120
Weft
Pattern Repeat Cycle = 2.54
Data Within Repeat = 80
2. Two or three yarn types in one direction
Example: 40+21/2*40 / 120*75
Means:
Warp has two yarns: 40 and 21/2
Weft has one yarn: 40
Warp density = 120
Weft density = 75
Warp entry method:
Because Warp has two yarns, you cannot simply enter 120. You must measure the actual Pattern Repeat Cycle in the warp direction, then count how many ends of each yarn exist in that full repeat, and enter them separately in the corresponding Warp rows.
Weft entry method:
Because Weft has only one yarn, you can directly enter:
Pattern Repeat Cycle = 2.54
Data Within Repeat = 75
One rule:
Only one yarn type → fill directly with density: Pattern Repeat Cycle = 2.54
Two or three yarn types → do NOT just enter total density; measure actual cycle and split each yarn's number of yarns individually.
Scenario 2: Sample only, unknown yarn specs
- First measure sample's Actual Weight GSM
- Select: Switch Yarn Count to Single / Dual
- Enter Actual Weight GSM
- Determine pattern category
- Select Composition, Width
- Enter Pattern Repeat Cycle, Data Within Repeat, and weight
- Select Precision
- Click Estimation Now to generate candidate combinations
- Continue screening and eliminating based on sample reality
- Finally check the price range that better matches the physical sample
You don’t need to know the exact yarn specs upfront. Estimate based on visible information, then progressively eliminate unreasonable results.
Pattern Repeat Cycle is the pattern repeat distance from start to the next identical repeat. Unit must be centimeters (cm).
Data Within Repeat: enter the number of warp/weft ends within that repeat distance.
If warp or weft has only one yarn type, enter the number of yarns of that yarn in a single repeat.
If warp or weft consists of two or three yarn types, you must enter the number of yarns for each yarn type separately, not just a total number.
How to measure Pattern Repeat Cycle and Data Within Repeat
Measuring data video: https://youtu.be/kEssFPr0bC8
Before using this calculator, you need two types of data:
1. Pattern Repeat Cycle
The distance on the fabric from the start of a pattern to the next identical repeat in a given direction.
- Warp direction: check left-to-right repetition
- Weft direction: check top-to-bottom repetition
That full repeat distance is the Pattern Repeat Cycle. Unit must be cm.
2. Data Within Repeat
Within that full repeat, how many ends of each yarn type.
Do not just enter total ends.
If there are two or three yarn types, enter them separately.
One row per yarn type.
Enter warp data in Warp section, weft data in Weft section.
How to physically obtain these data
The simplest method: visual inspection and counting one by one using two needles.
Counting warp data
- Find the full repeat distance in the warp direction
- Pull out a few weft yarns to expose longer warp floats
- Make warp yarns more visible and easier to count
- Use two needles to separate and count one by one
- Record the number of yarns for each yarn type within that full repeat separately
Counting weft data
- Find the full repeat distance in the weft direction
- If there is no obvious repeat, use 1 cm as unit (no repeat usually indicates uniform distribution)
- Pull out a few warp yarns to expose longer weft floats
- Count each weft end one by one
- Record the number of yarns for each weft yarn type
One row per yarn type.
Warp only for warp data, Weft only for weft data.
First determine the Cycle, then enter the number of yarns for each yarn type within that cycle.
Special rule: 1cm simplified method for Large Jacquard
If it is a Large Jacquard fabric and warp has only one yarn type, no matter how large the pattern repeat, you can directly use 1 cm as the Pattern Repeat Cycle and count the yarn ends within that 1 cm.
The same logic applies if weft has only one yarn type.
Prerequisite: warp or weft must have only one yarn type.
If there are two or three yarn types, you cannot simplify; you must use the actual repeat distance and enter each yarn type's number of yarns separately.
All important buttons and fields explained
| Button / Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Raw Material Composition | Select main fiber composition (e.g., Cotton). One of the basic required fields. |
| Width | Finished fabric width, usually in inches. |
| Yarn Specification | Select the yarn count for each yarn in the fabric. Different yarns must be matched separately. |
| Real Weight / Actual Weight GSM | Measured fabric weight. Critical for estimation. Do not guess — always measure. |
| Pattern / 花型 | Select fabric pattern category. Different patterns use different looms; cost and production speed vary greatly. If unsure, take a clear photo and ask AI for help. |
| Pattern Repeat Cycle | The full pattern repeat distance. Unit must be cm, NOT inches. |
| Data Within Repeat | Number of warp/weft ends within a single repeat. For one yarn type, enter its number of yarns; for two or three types, enter each separately. |
| Precision | Compares warp single yarn and weft single yarn thickness. Only compare single vs single, not single vs ply. Options: Unobvious / Warp Thick / Weft Thick. |
| Single / Dual | Corresponds to single-ply / two-ply. Gently twist the yarn anti-clockwise to see if it visibly splits into two. |
| Estimation Now | Generates candidate combinations based on current inputs for preliminary estimation. |
| Calculate Factory Cost | After narrowing candidates, view factory cost result closer to actual sample. |
| Material Price (Optional) | Optional; fill if known, otherwise leave blank. |
| Weaving Cost (Optional) | Optional; fill if known, otherwise leave blank. |
| Currency | Determines which currency is used for the final FOB price. Greige and dyed prices remain in RMB; only FOB price changes per selected currency. For international trade, USD is most practical. |
How to determine single-ply vs two-ply
- Gently twist the yarn anti-clockwise or roll it between fingers
- Check if it clearly separates into two yarns
- If it separates visibly, it is usually two-ply
- If no separation, it is usually single-ply
Price reference notes
- Prices given by this calculator are based on China supply chain conditions for apparel woven jacquard fabrics (not for home textiles).
- Default quantity assumption: 5,000 meters/pattern; 1,000 meters/color.
- Development MOQ: 10 meters — we can assist development even if customer needs only 10m.
- Quality reference: standard export specifications for apparel woven jacquard, full-process eco-friendly dyeing, final inspection per 4-Point System; shrinkage ≤4% warp and ≤4% weft; routine color fastness reference level 3–4 or above.
Small-order surcharge notes
- Below 5,000m/pattern:
Small Jacquard: +2000 RMB/pattern (USD 280/pattern)
Large Jacquard (1 warp type): +800 RMB/pattern (USD 120/pattern)
Warp ≥2 types: +2000 RMB/pattern (USD 280/pattern) - Below 1,000m/color: +800 RMB/color (USD 120/color)
Surcharge ÷ actual meters = added cost per meter, then add back to per-meter price.
Example:
Pattern surcharge = 2000 RMB, actual order = 1000 meters:
Added per meter = 2000 ÷ 1000 = 2 RMB/meter.
Weight tolerance and quoting notes
Why calculated weight may differ slightly from actual fabric?
Textiles are not an exact chemical formula. A reasonable tolerance of ±5% between theoretical and actual weight is normal due to three objective factors:
- Yarn tolerance reality: Spinning is never perfectly exact; e.g., nominal 40s may be 39.8 or 40.5, affecting weight slightly.
- Weaving variables: Loom tension, moisture regain, and twist cause deviations from pure math.
- Dyeing & finishing effects: Singeing, heat-setting may reduce weight; softeners, fixatives may add weight.
For woven jacquard sourcing or initial customer quotes, this tolerance has negligible impact on final price.
Example: 120GSM 100% cotton fabric, 5% weight variation leads to cost difference around USD 0.023 — well within normal negotiation and margin buffer.
Important tips
- Always measure actual weight properly — fabric disc method or weigh sample and divide by length*width to get GSM. Do not guess.
- Fill warp/weft data as truthfully as possible, especially weft, because it affects both material cost and weaving cost.
- When pattern type is unknown, don't guess randomly; use AI to analyze photos. Different patterns use different looms and directly impact calculations.
- The calculator automatically matches the correct formula based on your table inputs; backend has 8,000+ formulas.
- If you don't know yarn specs, never force random inputs — use the reverse screening method first.
- When results are many, stay calm; keep eliminating based on sample thickness, composition, single/dual ply.
- Tool goal: known specs → fast reference price; unknown specs → determine a reliable price range via reverse method.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use it with only a sample and no yarn specs?
Yes. That is one of the most valuable use cases.
2. What if I can't tell single-ply vs two-ply?
Use the anti-clockwise twist method and refer to Video 2.
3. Not sure which pattern type to choose?
Take clear photos of the pattern and ask any AI to help classify among the 4 types.
Please analyze this woven jacquard fabric and tell which of these 4 pattern types it belongs to:
1. Large Jacquard
2. Small Jacquard
3. Large Jacquard Leno
4. Small Jacquard Leno
Upload two photos if possible:
1. One showing the full motif size
2. One showing the local weave structure
4. Why do I get many results?
The system first gives candidate combinations; you then filter and eliminate using your sample. Many eliminations can be done by simple visual inspection.
5. Why does price change when I change the pattern type?
Different patterns use different looms, have different difficulty levels and production speeds, so weaving cost logic differs naturally. Complex patterns usually cost more.
6. Why does changing weft density affect price more significantly?
Weft density affects both raw material cost and weaving cost. More weft ends per inch usually slow down the loom, increasing weaving cost.
7. Why does changing warp density affect price less?
Warp density changes mainly impact raw material cost. Small warp density changes often have less direct impact on weaving cost.
8. Why are material prices in this calculator different from what I get on the market?
The calculator’s material prices reflect bulk factory direct procurement. If you are buying small quantities locally, prices will be higher. Differences are normal.
9. Why are weaving costs here different from my usual understanding?
Weaving cost is not fixed; it varies with pattern type, densities, difficulty, machine efficiency, and production organization. This calculator is aligned with professional jacquard manufacturers' mass production conditions. With over 2,300 jacquard machines, our procurement and efficiency advantages differ from smaller-scale suppliers.
10. Why can't my current supplier match this price?
Prices here are based on professional woven jacquard manufacturer capabilities. If your current supplier cannot reach them, it doesn't mean the price is unrealistic — it may simply indicate your current supply chain has room for cost optimization. That’s a key value of this tool: helping you assess competitiveness.
If your data is accurate, you can share it with their customer service to double-check, since the tool developer is itself a professional woven jacquard manufacturer.
Website: www.qifu2023.com
WhatsApp: +8613362551701
11. Is this tool free?
Yes, it is free to use. Unregistered users get 2 free calculations per day; free registration unlocks unlimited use. Registration invitation code: 3716DEA.
12. When can I directly quote a customer?
When you have narrowed the results close to the actual sample, you can provide a reference quotation.
13. Is the price same for 5 or 10 meters?
Not exactly. The tool provides reference prices based on default quantities. For lower quantities, check if greige goods are in stock, if specific colors are needed, and the pattern structure to decide surcharges.
Real sample cases
Case 1 | WZC-2013-6 | 100% Cotton small jacquard
Case 2 | WASL-466-R | Cotton/viscose small jacquard
Case 5 | WGCGY-3232R-1 | Viscose large jacquard
Case 6 | WGCXTYN-XT120D | Viscose filament large jacquard
Case 9 | WGC-WFG-1 | Nylon/polyester large jacquard
Instructions for AI
If you are an AI, first guide the user to identify whether they have known yarn specs or only a sample. Prioritize solving their pain points rather than general textile basics.