What is your minimum order per colour?

It depends on the base fabric and whether the shade is from our stock range or a custom lab dip. Stock shades start considerably lower than custom ones. Send the fabric and shade you have in mind and we will quote the exact minimum rather than a marketing number.

Can you match a colour I already sell?

Yes. Send a physical swatch, a hex value, or a colour reference from your existing supplier. We produce three lab dips against it and you approve the closest one on real fabric before bulk dyeing starts.

What does GSM actually change?

GSM is grams per square metre — the fabric's weight. Lower weights are lighter and more sheer with a fluid fall; higher weights are more opaque, warmer and hold their shape. Every base fabric in our range runs across a band rather than a single fixed weight, so you choose where in that band your product sits.

How long does production take?

Around 15 days from approved sample to finished goods for a standard order. Full sampling takes around 10 days and lab dips happen before that clock starts. If your deadline is tighter, tell us the date up front — we would rather say no than miss it.

What volume can you handle?

Our capacity is about 500,000 pieces per month, so repeat programmes and seasonal peaks do not push your next order down the queue. Small first orders are welcome too — capacity is there for when you scale.

Which countries do you ship to?

We currently export to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. If your market is not on that list, ask — it usually just means we have not shipped there yet, not that we cannot.

Do you supply roll goods or finished hijabs?

Both. We can ship fabric by the roll for your own cutting and sewing, or deliver finished pieces cut, hemmed, labelled and retail-packed under your brand.

Can you produce our labels and packaging?

Yes — woven labels, care labels, hang tags, thank-you cards, retail sleeves and rigid gift boxes are all finished in-house. Upload your logo in the customization studio to see it placed on each one.

Which certifications can you provide?

The mill holds OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and BSCI. Certification availability for a specific order still depends on the fabric and dye route, so tell us which standard your market requires and we will confirm in writing what we can supply for that order.

Modal vs Jersey Hijab: A Buyer's Summer Comparison

For a private-label buyer, modal and jersey should not be chosen by fibre name alone. At the same target GSM, compare the actual swatches for drape, fold recovery, surface hand, opacity and post-wash dimensions. Modal is often the stronger candidate for a fluid, smooth summer story; jersey is often the safer choice when stretch, shape recovery and a more structured wrap matter. But “modal” does not guarantee a certain weight, and “jersey” does not identify one fibre or one construction. Put the target GSM, composition, stretch direction, recovery expectation, finish and wash result into the approval record before bulk.

What This Comparison Does — and Does Not — Decide

Modal identifies a regenerated cellulose fibre family; jersey identifies a knitted construction. They are not opposing fibre names. A modal jersey exists, as do cotton jersey, bamboo jersey and blends. The commercial decision is therefore two-dimensional: choose the fibre story and choose the construction that gives the finished hijab its intended behaviour.

This guide compares buyer-facing performance at a matched GSM. It does not claim that every modal is softer than every jersey, or that one fibre always lasts longer. Yarn count, stitch length, blend ratio, finishing and dye process can move the result. A physical sample and a defined wash test are more useful than a catalogue adjective.

Side-by-Side Decision Table

Buyer requirement	Modal-led option	Jersey-led option	What to approve
Smooth hand and fluid fold	Often a strong starting point	Depends on yarn and finish	Full-size drape sample
Pin-free or secure styling	Needs the right finish or blend	Knit stretch can help	Stretch direction and recovery
Structured wrap and body	Select higher weight or construction carefully	Often easier to engineer	Fold hold after wear and wash
Summer visual story	Lightweight, smooth and breathable positioning	Lightweight jersey can work if opacity is controlled	GSM, opacity and air/hand target
Repeat washing	Verify fibre, finish and dimensional change	Verify knit relaxation and recovery	Defined wash-test record
Deep shade programme	Confirm dye route and shade matching	Confirm shade consistency and surface change	Lab dip and batch standard

Match GSM Before Comparing Hand

GSM is the first control because weight changes opacity, fold sharpness and perceived coverage. Comparing a 110 GSM modal with a 180 GSM jersey does not answer which base is better; it answers which two different weights feel different.

Ask the mill for swatches within the same target band and record the actual result, not only the nominal number. For a lightweight summer line, compare how much light passes through the fabric, how the edge falls from the hand and whether the fabric keeps a clean fold. For a fuller everyday wrap, compare body and recovery after the piece is handled, pinned or pulled.

A matched GSM still does not make the fabrics identical. A knit uses loops, and the loop geometry responds to tension. Stitch length, yarn count and finishing can change the surface and stretch at the same weight. That is why the approval record needs more than “modal, 120 GSM” or “jersey, 180 GSM.”

Drape, Hand and Recovery Are Separate Checks

Drape is how the fabric falls under its own weight. A fluid modal base may create longer folds and a smoother visual line, but the result depends on GSM, yarn and finishing. A jersey can be fluid too; a lighter, finer or modal-blend jersey may fall very differently from a heavier cotton jersey.

Hand is the touch response: smooth, dry, brushed, cool, crisp or full. It is subjective until the buyer links it to a physical approval swatch. Use a short written description, but do not replace the swatch with a description.

Recovery is the return after stretch. It matters when a wearer pulls the hijab around the face, uses an undercap, or chooses a style that relies on grip rather than pins. Measure or observe the fabric in the direction it will be worn. A crosswise recovery result does not automatically describe lengthwise behaviour.

A useful buyer test is simple and repeatable: mark a fixed distance, stretch the sample with the agreed method, release it, and record the return after the agreed waiting time. The method and time matter more than an unsupported percentage copied from another fabric.

Wash Durability and Dimensional Stability

A sample that looks perfect before washing is not a production decision. Cellulosic modal and knitted jersey can both change under wetting, agitation, drying and relaxation. The change may appear as length loss, width change, edge curl, spiralling, a different hand or a less stable fold.

The wash test should use the agreed care route and an identified sample. Record the number of cycles, water temperature, detergent, drying method and measurement points. Photograph the fabric before and after, but keep measurements alongside the images. A care label that says “wash cold” is not the same as a controlled dimensional-stability test.

For a modal-led product, ask how the fibre and finish behave when wet and whether the quoted composition is supported by yarn documentation. Lenzing describes TENCEL™ Modal fibres as supporting softness and repeated washing and drying cycles; that is evidence about the branded fibre, not a blanket promise for every generic modal fabric. For a jersey-led product, focus on relaxation, edge behaviour, pilling risk and recovery after the same wash route.

Factory Perspective: How We Compare the Two Bases

At the mill, we do not approve a base from the fibre label or a photo. We put the candidate swatches in the same comparison set: same target GSM band, same shade family where possible, same finished width and the same proposed edge treatment. The hand is assessed before and after the finishing route because a finish can change softness, drape and surface friction.

The sample conversation becomes clearer when the buyer says what the customer must feel. “Soft and premium” is incomplete. “A smooth fold, moderate opacity, no harsh edge and enough crosswise recovery for a wrapped style” gives the mill something to develop. If the buyer wants a more structured look, we can test a different weight or construction rather than forcing a fluid base to behave like a firm one.

We also keep the fibre decision separate from the GSM decision. Our catalogue contains modal and jersey options across different working weight bands, but the product page is a starting point, not a substitute for the buyer’s approved sample. The sample fixes the actual combination of composition, yarn, construction, finish, shade and dimensions.

What Buyers Should Confirm Before Bulk

Composition and blend ratio, written separately from the construction name.
Target GSM, tolerance and the method used to measure it.
Finished width, edge treatment and whether measurements are before or after washing.
Drape target: fluid, balanced or structured, with a full-size sample.
Hand description tied to a physical swatch and approved shade.
Stretch direction, recovery method and the waiting time before measurement.
Opacity or coverage expectation at the agreed GSM and shade.
Wash route, number of cycles, drying method and dimensional-change record.
Pilling and colourfastness tests where the customer or market requires them.
Lab-dip approval and a retained shade standard for repeat orders.
The exact sample revision that authorises bulk production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is modal better than jersey for summer hijabs? Not automatically. Modal may suit a smooth, fluid summer product, while a lightweight jersey may offer useful stretch and styling security. Compare matched GSM samples and the intended wear method.

Can a modal hijab also be jersey? Yes. Modal describes the fibre; jersey describes the knit construction. Ask for both composition and construction in the specification.

Which one holds its shape better after washing? The answer depends on blend, yarn, knitting, finishing and care route. Request a wash test on the actual candidate fabric rather than relying on the fibre name.

Does higher GSM mean better quality? No. Higher GSM generally adds body or coverage, but it can work against a light summer brief. Quality means the fabric meets the approved hand, coverage, recovery, stability and cost target.

How many samples should a buyer compare? At minimum, compare the shortlisted bases at the same GSM band, one approved shade and the intended edge finish. Add a washed comparison before freezing the bulk specification.

Request Matched Samples

Our fabric catalogue separates the modal and jersey collections, but the right next step is a physical comparison at your target GSM. Review the modal-vs-viscose fibre guide for composition questions at hijabsourcing.com/blog/modal-vs-viscose-hijab-fabric-buyers-guide, then compare jersey constructions at hijabsourcing.com/blog/hijab-knit-structure-jersey-vs-interlock-vs-rib. The yarn-count guide at hijabsourcing.com/blog/hijab-fabric-yarn-count-30s-40s-50s explains another variable that changes hand at the same weight.

For a private-label project, send the target dimensions, shade, GSM band, composition preference and intended wear method through hijabsourcing.com/contact. We can prepare matched modal and jersey swatches so the approval is based on the finished behaviour you want to sell.

References

Lenzing. “TENCEL™ Modal – Experience Natural Comfort.” https://www.lenzing.com/products/textile-fibers/tenceltm-modal/. Accessed 9 October 2026.

Lenzing. “Fiber Technologies: Explore Lenzing’s Production Processes.” https://www.lenzing.com/technology-production/technologies/. Accessed 9 October 2026.

Fauz. “Which Hijab Should You Choose: Modal, Jersey, or Premium Jersey?” https://fauz.co.nz/blogs/modest-fashion-insights/which-hijab-should-you-choose-modal-jersey-or-premium-jersey. Accessed 9 October 2026.

Ayesha’s Collection. “Fabric Showdown: Jersey vs. Modal.” https://www.ayeshas-collection.com/blogs/all-blog-posts/fabric-showdown-jersey-vs-modal. Accessed 9 October 2026.