Often, a standard fabric will work for a designer’s needs. However, if you need a certain type of fabric that’s not available in standard options, you will likely need to choose something custom. This is often the case when branding, for example, and you need to have a fabric texture or pattern unique to your brand. Alternatively, you could use standard fabrics with fabric treatments. This could help you to achieve the desired finished material at a lower price than you might expect.  READ MORE:  “Sewn Goods Product Designer’s Guide to Component Sourcing” link