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I have a swatch or moodboard
Develop a custom fabric
Align handfeel, stretch, structure, color and finish around your garment concept.
DTF · Everyday Active + Intimate · Since 1989
Performance for daily movement. Comfort next to skin.
DTF develops performance knitted fabrics for sport bras, T-shirts, polos, lightweight active layers and intimate apparel, supported by integrated dyeing, printing, finishing and scalable production.
National Green Factory Program-specific scope checks Integrated production
Since 1989Textile know-how
Integrated platformR&D · dyeing · printing · finishing
National Green FactoryRecognized manufacturing discipline
5 + 1 networkSales companies + research institute
About DTF
A textile platform built since 1989.
Shantou Dingtai Feng Industrial Co., Ltd. integrates fabric research, processing and trade. Its network connects five sales companies with one research institute, keeping market needs close to technical development.
National industry recognitionNational Lingerie & Homewear Fabric Product Development Base
R&D connected to manufacturing Serving global sourcing requirements Innovation, smart manufacturing and green development
Start with what you know
Three clear ways to begin.
You do not need a finished specification to start. Choose the closest route and our development team can help structure the fabric brief.
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I know the end use
Source a proven direction
Start with everyday active or intimate applications and narrow the right construction.
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I have a performance target
Solve a material challenge
Turn recovery, moisture movement, cooling or UV requirements into a development route.
Fabric solutions
Built around the garment and wearer.
Everyday active and intimate apparel lead the range, so buyers can move from a market need to the right handfeel, structure and performance direction faster.
Sport bras · T-shirts · polos · lightweight layers
Everyday Active
Performance directions designed for daily movement, lightweight comfort, moisture control and lasting stretch recovery.
- Lightweight
- Quick dry
- Stretch recovery
Bras · briefs · shapewear · bonded garments
Intimate & Comfort
Fine-gauge and support fabrics developed for close-to-skin softness, clean silhouettes and controlled recovery.
- Soft hand
- Bonding ready
- Support + recovery
T-shirts · base layers · selected loungewear
Comfort Essentials
Soft, breathable knitted directions supporting comfort-led essentials when the collection requires fluid touch and easy wear.
- Soft touch
- Breathable
- Fluid comfort
Not sure which solution fits your collection?Ask for a recommendation
Five focused product lines
Lightweight performance leads the range.
Start with an application-ready line, then tune composition, weight, width, stretch and recovery, finish and function for the final garment.
Priority line 01
Lightweight Everyday Active
Lightweight knitted directions for polos, sun-protective layers and commuter activewear, tuned to movement, comfort and target performance.
- Lightweight
- Quick dry
- UV direction
Priority line 02
Nylon Stretch & Textured
Fine-gauge nylon constructions developed for bras, briefs, sport bras, T-shirts and everyday active bottoms where stretch, texture and recovery matter.
- High stretch
- Jacquard texture
- Recovery
Priority line 03
Bonding-Ready Intimate
Clean-surface directions for bonded bras, seamless briefs and shapewear, developed around edge quality, support and process compatibility.
- Bonding ready
- Clean edge
- Support
Supporting line 04
Lyocell & Modal Comfort
Cellulosic directions for loungewear, sleepwear, underwear and T-shirts requiring a supple hand, breathable comfort and elegant drape.
- Soft touch
- Fluid drape
- Breathable
Supporting line 05
Recycled & Performance
Recycled nylon or polyester routes and functional developments aligned to a defined test method, target market and verifiable program scope.
- Recycled routes
- Cooling
- Moisture control
Insights
Better questions lead to better fabrics.
Short material notes help design and sourcing teams make clearer choices before development begins.
Briefing guide01
Four decisions that make an intimate-fabric brief more useful
Define the touch, stretch and recovery, visual finish, and the market standard the garment must meet.
Material note02
Lyocell or modal? Start with the wearer experience
Drape, moisture comfort, surface appearance and care expectations should guide the development route.
Responsible sourcing03
Move from a recycled claim to a verifiable specification
Confirm fiber route, certification scope, performance target and documentation before approving the fabric.
Working through a material decision?Ask the development team
Why global teams choose DTF
Creative enough to develop.
Structured enough to deliver.
Built for international brands, designated OEM or ODM manufacturers, professional importers and sourcing offices that need material creativity with production accountability.
Market focus: Europe and North America first, with Latin America developed in parallel through qualified B2B partners
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Development-led
Translate a moodboard, swatch or performance target into a practical, testable fabric direction.
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Made to your brief
Align structure, fiber, color, print and finish around the garment and wearer experience.
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One connected team
R&D, dyeing, printing and finishing stay connected from first trial through repeat bulk.
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Responsible systems
Green manufacturing recognition and management systems support global sourcing requirements.
Development capabilities
Development lives next to production.
Five connected capabilities turn a material direction into an approved, manufacturable standard and help preserve it through repeat production.
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Dyeing
Modern automated systems support color development and repeatable production control.
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Printing
Flat screen, rotary screen and heat-transfer routes for commercial print development.
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Finishing
Brushing, mercerizing, foiling and other finishes shape touch, appearance and performance.
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Lab & Testing
Development checks connect material targets with measurable performance requirements.
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Quality Control
Approved references and process controls support consistency from trials to repeat bulk.
A clearer path to production
From first idea to repeatable bulk.
A visible workflow keeps creative decisions and commercial requirements connected at every stage.
Brief
Share the garment, market, reference, performance goal and commercial context.
Direction
We align construction, fiber, color route and finishing with your target.
Sampling
Review swatches or trials and refine touch, stretch, appearance and performance.
Bulk control
Approved standards guide dyeing, printing, finishing and quality checks.
Delivery handoff
Your team receives clear production communication for the next buying step.
Sustainability + compliance
Make responsibility part of the specification.
We connect material choices, manufacturing systems and documentation so responsible sourcing can be discussed in practical, verifiable terms.
Material routesRecycled and cellulosic directions with program-level verification
Manufacturing disciplineNational Green Factory recognition
Scope verificationConfirm certificates against each fabric and order
Selected systems + certifications
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 50001
Certificate status, scope and trading entity are checked against the specific fabric and order. Recycled-content claims are used only with valid program documentation.
Buyer questions
Useful answers before you reach out.
01Can you develop from our existing swatch or garment?
Yes. A physical swatch, garment, tech pack or clear moodboard can be the starting point. Tell us what must stay the same and what you want to improve.
02What should we include to receive a useful recommendation?
Share the end use, target handfeel, composition preference, stretch or drape goal, color direction, expected volume, market and timing. If some details are unknown, start with the application and reference.
03Do you support functional and lower-impact material directions?
Our development scope includes functional knitted fabrics and certified material directions. Requirements should be confirmed against the exact construction, testing target and order brief.
04How do you keep development connected to bulk production?
Fabric R&D, printing, dyeing and finishing operate within one connected manufacturing system, helping approved color, handfeel and performance move more clearly into repeat production.
Request swatches or start development
Turn your idea into a useful first brief.
Tell us what the garment should feel like, where it will be sold and what matters most. We will have the context needed to start a focused conversation.
A practical first exchangeApplication, material direction, company type, volume and timing—all in one message.
Swatch request + fabric briefHow would you like to begin?
Have a swatch, garment or tech pack? Mention it here and attach it in the email that opens next.
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