CAD Apparel Fabric & Yarn Estimator - Womenswear Fabric Consumption & MOQ Calculator
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Estimate woven fabric yardage and 3GG–16GG knit yarn weight in your browser. Compare roll widths, marker allowances, lining and order quantities before requesting a quote. Free to use without an account.
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Hi Product Hunt! I’m Rayson from Guangzhou Tuer Garment.
We built this calculator for a question that comes up before a tech pack is finalized: how much fabric or yarn should we budget for the first run?
Fabric width is one of the easiest variables to underestimate. On a narrow roll, two pattern pieces that fit side by side on a wider roll may need to be laid end to end. That changes the estimate in a way a simple width ratio can miss. Our calculator applies a 1.32× planning factor for narrow rolls and lets you see how shrinkage, pattern matching, size range, and lining affect the total.
For knitwear, you can estimate yarn weight by garment style, stitch structure, and gauge from 3GG to 16GG. You can also print a sourcing summary to share with your pattern maker or supplier.
It’s free and requires no signup. The estimates are meant for early budgeting. For a production order, confirm consumption with an approved marker or knit sample.
If you’ve worked with a narrow roll or a tricky stripe repeat, I’d love to hear where your initial estimate differed from the final marker. Which input would have helped you catch the difference earlier?