What are lab dips?

Lab Dips

A lab dip is a small swatch of your chosen fabric in its greige (unfinished) state. The fabric is laboratory dyed to match your selected colour, whether that is a Pantone reference or a fabric swatch (ideally with a similar fibre composition).

The lab dip is then sent to you for approval or feedback, allowing adjustments to be made until the desired shade is achieved. Please note that lab dips are produced on unfinished fabric, so they provide an indication of the final colour rather than an exact representation.

If you cannot find a suitable colour on the mill’s colour card, first check whether the mill offers a lab dip service, as some fabrics are only available in the colours shown on the card.

If custom colour development is possible, confirm the minimum order quantities (MOQs) before proceeding. Some lighter-weight fabrics may require higher sampling or bulk production MOQs for custom colours.