BUYER GUIDES
Choose fabrics for your private label heated throw
Flannel and sherpa describe textile finishes, not two mutually exclusive product types. A heated throw can have a flannel face and a sherpa reverse. Compare the complete construction and an identified sample before choosing a fabric for your brand.
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Compare both sides, not only the fabric name
| Starting point | What to inspect | Decision to record |
|---|---|---|
| Flannel face with sherpa reverse | View and handle both sides; confirm composition, fabric weight and finished product weight. | Record the face and reverse separately. The word sherpa alone is not a composition specification. |
| Single-sided flannel reference | Confirm the full assembly, reverse finish, seams and edge binding with the supplier. | Use it as a starting point when you prefer a flannel finish; do not assume an unlisted backing or construction. |
| Patterned or textured face | Review the approved color sample, pattern placement, seams and branding position. | Approve the actual color and finish. Screen images are not a color standard. |
Fabric names alone do not establish warmth, power consumption, washability or electrical-safety performance. Confirm the complete model, controller, care instructions and relevant evidence separately.
Approve the textile against a physical sample
| Check | Buyer action | Written outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Hand feel and appearance | Compare face, reverse, seams, binding and color under consistent conditions. | Sample reference, photographs and accepted color swatch. |
| Composition and weight | Request the proposed composition and fabric-weight specification for each side. | Agreed specification and tolerance; unresolved values marked for confirmation. |
| Care and appearance after care | Follow only the selected model’s approved care instructions; agree any inspection or textile testing with the supplier. | Care label revision and the evidence supporting any washability or appearance claim. |
| Retail packaging | Check the folded sample against the proposed retail pack and carton. | Pack dimensions, packing method and labeling artwork confirmed with the sample. |
Compare quotations on the same construction
Give each supplier the same size, fabric construction, quantity, controller brief and packaging requirement. Ask them to separate sample development, artwork, additional testing and freight from the product quote. Do not infer which fabric is cheaper from its name.
If you have not chosen a material, send two references and explain the intended retail range. Ask for the differences in sample availability, MOQ, packaging and production assumptions before choosing.
Compare existing catalog references
These are catalog references, not verified report model numbers. Listed dimensions are a starting point; confirm production size, tolerance, complete textile composition and the sample revision in writing.
Cream flannel / white sherpa
Ref: 1601869422937 · 50 × 60 in / 127 × 152.4 cmCompare available modelsDiscuss your productSingle-sided flannel
Ref: 1601902574218 · 50 × 60 in / 127 × 152.4 cmCompare available modelsDiscuss your productJacquard flannel / sherpa
Ref: 1601932175929 · 50 × 60 in / 127 × 152.4 cmCompare available modelsDiscuss your productBuffalo plaid flannel / sherpa
Ref: 1601941074291 · 50 × 60 in / 127 × 152.4 cmCompare available modelsDiscuss your productBuyer questions
Does a sherpa heated throw also contain flannel?
It can. Reference 1601869422937 is listed as a flannel face with a white sherpa reverse. Confirm the composition and full construction of the selected model before approval.
Can I request a quote before specifying fabric weight?
Yes. Send your preferred reference and a short description of the range you are planning. Fabric weight, composition, controller and packaging can be confirmed during follow-up.