Direct Fabric Mill · Changzhou, China

Custom Plush Fabric
Engineering & Direct-Mill
OEM/ODM Services

From concept to bulk production — engineered GSM, custom pile height, precision dyeing, and advanced performance finishing. We supply premium plush fabric rolls direct from our mill to global brands, manufacturers, and importers.

Sherpa Fleece Flannel/Coral Fleece Minky Fabric Faux Fur Jacquard Plush Functional Fabrics
OEKO-TEX Certified
GRS & ISO 9001
Global Export Ready
Engineering Capabilities

Precision Fabric Engineering
at Every Parameter

Our vertically integrated mill gives you full control over every technical specification — from raw fiber selection to the final finished roll ready for cutting.

Custom GSM Range

Engineered fabric weight from 150 g/m² to 800 g/m² — lightweight travel throws to ultra-heavy luxury sherpa. Each GSM is validated in-house before bulk production.

  • Lightweight: 150-300 g/m²
  • Mid-weight: 300-500 g/m²
  • Heavy-duty: 500-800 g/m²
  • Custom blends available

Pile Height & Surface Finishing

Pile height controlled from 1.5mm to 35mm with in-house shearing, embossing, and brushing lines for precise hand-feel results.

  • Shearing to exact pile tolerance
  • Heat embossing (custom patterns)
  • Anti-pilling brushing
  • Double-sided finishing options

Color & Printing

Pantone-matched dyeing with in-house dye lab for lab dip accuracy within ΔE <1.0. Digital and screen printing on plush surfaces available.

  • Pantone Matching System (PMS)
  • Lab Dips & counter samples
  • Digital & screen printing
  • Dye lot consistency guaranteed

Performance & Functional Treatments

Advanced finishing treatments engineered for performance, compliance, and sustainability — including GRS Recycled Polyester certification.

  • Antistatic treatment
  • Flame Retardant (FR)
  • Water Repellent (DWR)
  • Anti-Bacterial finish
  • GRS Recycled Polyester
  • OEKO-TEX Class 1
Service Pathways

Which Pathway
Fits Your Business?

Whether you have a precise spec ready or need a collaborative development partner, DALSTON has the engineering capability to deliver.

OEM Pathway

Manufactured to
Your Exact Specs

Send us your fabric sample, tech pack, or detailed specifications — we replicate and produce to exact tolerances at scale.

01

Submit Fabric Sample or Tech Pack

Send physical swatches or detailed spec sheets (GSM, composition, pile height, color standard).

02

Lab Dip & Counter Sample

Our dye lab reproduces your standard. Counter sample dispatched within 5-7 business days.

03

PPS Approval

Pre-production sample sign-off before any bulk fabric is committed. Full lab test reports provided.

04

Bulk Production & Roll Export

Production to confirmed specs. American 4-Point QC on every roll. Export-packaged and shipment-ready.

Submit Tech Pack
ODM Pathway

Collaborative R&D
& Fabric Innovation

Start from a concept, application requirement, or market inspiration — our R&D engineers design a custom fabric structure from scratch for you.

01

Share Target Application & Concept

Describe end-use, market positioning, performance needs, and any reference imagery or mood boards.

02

We Engineer Custom Fabric Structures

Our R&D team proposes yarn blends, knit constructions, pile heights, and finish combinations.

03

Swatch Presentation

Physical fabric swatches delivered with full technical data sheets for your team to evaluate.

04

Final Selection & Bulk Production

Confirm your chosen structure. We lock in specs, run PPS, and commence bulk roll production.

Request Fabric Co-Development
Development Process

From Brief to Bulk Roll
in 4 Clear Steps

A transparent, rigorous development process gives procurement teams full visibility and confidence at every milestone.

01
Day 1-2
GSM Specification Width & Composition Hand-Feel Criteria Performance Needs

Spec & Requirement Alignment

We begin with a structured technical brief: target GSM, fabric width, fiber composition, pile height, performance requirements (FR, DWR, antibacterial), color standards, and end-use application. This alignment document prevents costly revisions downstream.

02
3-5 Business Days
Rapid 3-5 Day Turnaround Pantone Lab Dips Physical Swatches Delta-E Color Measurement

Lab Dips & Swatch Creation

Our in-house dye laboratory produces lab dips matched to your Pantone or physical swatch standard. Simultaneously, our knitting department produces physical fabric swatches with exact pile construction for hand-feel evaluation.

03
5-7 Business Days
Color Fastness ISO 105 Shrinkage Testing Pilling Resistance Tensile Strength

Pre-Production Approval & Lab Testing

Before any bulk yardage is committed, we issue a Pre-Production Sample (PPS) accompanied by third-party or in-house lab test reports covering color fastness (ISO 105), pilling resistance, shrinkage, and tensile strength.

04
25-45 Days (Bulk)
American 4-Point System Roll-by-Roll QC Export Packaging Shipment Ready

Bulk Production, 4-Point QC & Roll Export

Full bulk production runs are subject to the American 4-Point System quality inspection on every roll. Defect points are recorded per 100 linear yards. Final rolls are export-packaged on cardboard cores with polybag protection, roll labels, and shipping marks per your requirements.

Infrastructure & Quality

Vertically Integrated Mill
Built for Consistent Quality

Every meter of fabric produced at DALSTON passes through our in-house production lines — eliminating subcontracting variables and maintaining quality sovereignty.

50+

Knitting Machines

Warp & weft knitting

8

Dyeing Lines

In-house dye plant

3M+

Meters/Month

Production capacity

15+

Years Experience

Since 2008

In-House Production Lines

Knitting Department

Circular & warp knitting for sherpa, coral fleece, minky, jacquard, and faux fur structures.

Dyeing & Finishing Plant

In-house overflow & jet dyeing with precise temperature control for dye lot consistency across orders.

Shearing & Embossing Lines

Precision shearing for pile height control. Hot embossing for custom surface pattern development.

American 4-Point QC Inspection

Every production roll inspected and graded per the American 4-Point System. Maximum 40 penalty points per 100 linear yards accepted.

Certifications & Compliance

OEKO-TEX

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Tested for harmful substances. Safe for human skin contact.

GRS

GRS -- Global Recycled Standard

Certified recycled polyester content traceability from fiber to fabric.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certification for consistent process control.

REACH

REACH Compliant

EU chemical regulation compliance for European market entry.

Quality Guarantee: All bulk production runs include a Fabric Inspection Report. Non-conforming rolls are replaced at no cost within the agreed dye lot tolerance window. Our QC team is available for third-party inspector visits during production.

Lab Testing & Compliance

Comprehensive Testing
for Every Market

From color fastness to chemical safety, our testing capability covers the full range of international standards required by global retailers and importers.

Test Item
Standard
In-House
3rd Party
Physical Properties
GSM / Weight per m²
ISO 3801 / ASTM D3776
In-House
--
Tensile Strength
ISO 13934-1 / ASTM D5035
--
3rd Party
Tear Strength
ISO 13937-2 / ASTM D5587
--
3rd Party
Bursting Strength
ISO 13938-1
--
3rd Party
Pile Height Measurement
In-House Method
In-House
--
Dimensional Stability
Dimensional Change (Wash)
ISO 6330 / AATCC 135
In-House
3rd Party
Dimensional Change (Dry)
ISO 3759
In-House
--
Color Fastness
Color Fastness to Washing
ISO 105-C06 / AATCC 61
In-House
3rd Party
Color Fastness to Rubbing
ISO 105-X12 / AATCC 8
In-House
3rd Party
Color Fastness to Light
ISO 105-B02 / AATCC 16
--
3rd Party
Color Fastness to Perspiration
ISO 105-E04 / AATCC 15
--
3rd Party
Color Fastness to Water
ISO 105-E01
In-House
--
Surface & Durability
Pilling Resistance
ISO 12945-2 / ASTM D3512
In-House
3rd Party
Abrasion Resistance (Martindale)
ISO 12947-2
--
3rd Party
Snagging Resistance
ISO 12945-1
--
3rd Party
Performance & Functional
Flame Retardancy (FR)
EN 13501 / NFPA 701 / CA TB 117
--
3rd Party
Water Repellency (DWR)
ISO 4920 / AATCC 22
In-House
3rd Party
Anti-Bacterial Efficacy
ISO 20743 / AATCC 100
--
3rd Party
Electrostatic Propensity
ISO 1149-1
--
3rd Party
Chemical Safety
pH Value
ISO 3071 / AATCC 81
In-House
--
Formaldehyde Content
ISO 14184-1 / AATCC 112
--
3rd Party
Restricted Azo Dyes
ISO 14362-1 / EN 14362-1
--
3rd Party
Heavy Metals (REACH)
ICP-OES / EN 1122
--
3rd Party
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
OEKO-TEX Association
--
3rd Party

Market Compliance Quick Reference

United States

  • CPSC / CPSIA compliance
  • CA TB 117-2013 (FR)
  • AATCC color fastness
  • ASTM physical tests
  • Prop 65 (CA market)

Test reports from accredited US labs accepted.

European Union

  • REACH regulation
  • EN 71 (toy fabrics)
  • EN 13501 (FR)
  • OEKO-TEX preferred
  • ISO 105 color fastness

CE marking requirements vary by product category.

United Kingdom

  • UK REACH (post-Brexit)
  • BS 5852 (FR furniture)
  • ISO physical standards
  • UKCA marking
  • Azo dye restrictions

UK-specific certifications required post-Brexit.

Australia / NZ

  • AS/NZS 1956 (FR)
  • ACCC product safety
  • ISO color fastness
  • Formaldehyde limits
  • pH requirements

Mandatory standards apply to children's products.

Need a specific test standard not listed above?

Our technical team reviews custom compliance requirements for any market. Share your buyer's QC manual or retailer compliance guide and we will confirm test capability and arrange the appropriate lab.

Discuss Compliance Needs

Packaging & Logistics

Buyer-Ready

30–45

Days Lead Time
(standard order)

500 kg

Min. Order Qty
(per colorway)

Packaging Options

Roll / Bolt

Standard export

Polybag + Box

Retail ready

Private Label

Custom branding

Delivery Reliability

  • Pre-shipment inspection & packing list provided for every order

  • Dedicated account manager -- real-time production updates via WhatsApp / email

  • FOB Changzhou / CIF available; partner forwarders for US, EU, MX, AU lanes

  • Rush production slots available -- contact us with your deadline first

FOB CIF EXW DAP Other terms on request
Custom Fabric Inquiry

Start Your Custom
Fabric Development

Complete the form below with your project requirements. Our technical team responds within 24 hours with a detailed development plan and timeline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions from
Procurement Teams

For standard custom colors (solid dyeing), our MOQ is typically 500 kg per color (approx. 1,500-2,000 meters depending on GSM). For fully customized fabric knitting structures or special function finishes, the MOQ is 1,000 kg per spec. Stock-color sample yardage is available without MOQ.
Lab Dips (Pantone color matching) take 3-5 business days. Custom structure sample swatches or physical counter samples take 5-7 business days. Express global courier dispatch is arranged immediately upon sample completion.
We strictly control dye lot variations within Gray Scale Rating 4-5 (ISO 105-A02 standard). If any delivered fabric roll falls outside the agreed tolerance before cutting, DALSTON will replace the affected yardage or issue a credit note free of charge.
Yes. We provide in-house mill inspection reports with every shipment and can arrange third-party testing (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) for color fastness, pilling resistance, flame retardancy (FR), or REACH compliance upon request.
Absolutely. We produce GRS-certified recycled plush fabrics (from 30% to 100% recycled PET bottles) complete with official Transaction Certificates (TC) for full supply chain traceability.
Standard packaging includes strong cardboard inner cores, clear polybag moisture protection, outer woven bags or heavy-duty cartons, and customized shipping marks with roll barcode labels. Vacuum compression packaging is also available to maximize container loading capacity.

Still have questions about our capabilities or your specific project?

Talk to Our Technical Team