Premium Shirting Fabric
What makes shirting fabric premium?
Premium shirting comes down to fibre quality, construction and finish — fine yarns, considered weaves (satin sheen, fine poplin, textured dobby), and a clean, design-led colour and print story rather than commodity cloth. D BADAMI's positioning is mid-to-premium — design-led and sustainability-certified. Learn more in our guide: types of shirting fabric.
What we weave
Premium constructions and compositions in the 120–160 GSM range, with ~1,000 new design developments a month and seasonal direction guided by trend forecasts.
| Construction | Best for |
|---|---|
| Poplin | Crisp formal & dress shirts |
| Twill | Soft-draping, wrinkle-resistant business shirts |
| Satin | Smooth sheen — premium & eveningwear |
| Oxford | Textured casual button-downs |
| Dobby | Subtle woven patterns — elevated semi-casual |
| Composition | Character |
|---|---|
| 100% Cotton | Breathable, soft, crisp — the shirting default |
| Cotton-Linen | Textured, airy — summer and resort shirts |
| 100% Lyocell (incl. Tencel) | Soft drape with a subtle sheen; sustainable |
| 100% Viscose / Rayon | Fluid, soft-handle, excellent for prints |
| 100% Polyester & Nylon-Viscose | Durable, wrinkle-resistant, easy-care |
| Modal & blends (with / without Spandex) | Silky feel; Spandex adds comfort stretch |
Certified sustainable shirting
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 — Class 1
- GOTS
- GRS
- OCS
- RCS
- Higg Index
- ISO 9001
Order quantities & lead time
Our Never Out of Stock (NOS) programme keeps key qualities in stock year-round, so you can buy in small quantities and reorder without development lead times.
| Buyer | MOQ (per colour) | Dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Garment brands | From 100 metres | Bulk within 15 days |
| Retailers & designers | From 8 metres | Bulk within 15 days |
Free worldwide swatches, no minimum to sample.
Trusted by India's leading shirt brands
- Pepe Jeans
- Arrow
- Mufti
- Snitch
- Killer (KKCL)
- Bombay Shirt Company
- Reliance
- Rare Rabbit
- Siyaram's
- Donear
- Pothys
- ABFRL
Across 2,500+ corporate and local garment brands in India and growing international markets.
How to order
- Request swatches. Tell us the fabric, colours and end-use; we send free worldwide swatches with no minimum to sample.
- Confirm your quality & quantity. From 100 metres per colour for brands (8 metres per colour for retailers & designers) on our Never-Out-of-Stock range.
- We dispatch. Bulk NOS orders ship within 15 days, worldwide.
Part of our shirting fabric range.
Frequently asked questions
What is premium shirting fabric?
Premium shirting fabric uses finer yarns, refined constructions (such as fine poplin, satin and dobby) and a design-led colour and print story, with a cleaner finish than commodity cloth. D BADAMI is positioned mid-to-premium.
Is D BADAMI premium shirting certified?
Yes — GOTS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1, plus GRS, OCS, RCS, Higg Index and ISO 9001.
Which brands use D BADAMI fabric?
Over 2,500 brands, including Pepe Jeans, Arrow, Mufti, Snitch, Killer (KKCL), Bombay Shirt Company, Rare Rabbit, Siyaram's, Donear, Pothys and ABFRL.
What is the minimum order for premium shirting?
From 100 metres per colour for brands and 8 metres per colour for retailers and designers, with bulk dispatch in 15 days via the NOS programme.