Fabric Sourcing Calculator
Calculate total yardage needed for production including waste allowance, per-colorway breakdown, and square footage.
Inputs
Results
Gross Yardage (with waste)
1,400 yards
Waste Yardage150 yards
Total Yardage to Order1,400 yards
Yardage per Colorway350 yards
Total Square Footage20,300 sq ft
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Garment Count — the total number of pieces in the production run.
- Set Yards per Garment and Waste Percentage (cutting waste is typically 10–20%).
- Enter the Number of Colorways — total yardage multiplies accordingly.
- Set Fabric Width (inches) to match your supplier's offering (45, 54, or 60 in are common).
- Review Gross Yardage (with waste), Total Yardage to Order, and Yardage per Colorway for purchase orders.
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