A First-Time Guide to Fabric Shopping in Los Angeles’s Fashion District
A productive fabric-shopping trip starts before you arrive. Bring a clear brief for the garment or project you are making, including your fabric direction, color needs, quantity, and any questions you need answered.
Prepare a sourcing brief
Write down the intended garment, fabric direction, color, quantity, and whether you need a small retail amount or a production quantity. A clear brief makes it easier to compare options across sellers.
Ask the practical questions
- Is the price quoted by the yard, bolt, or full roll?
- What is the exact roll yardage for the fabric and color?
- What is available now for the quantity you need?
- What are the seller’s current policies for payment, returns, and cut fabric?
- What fabric details should you record for a possible reorder?
Compare the actual material
When hand feel, surface, stretch, weight, or color matters, compare the actual fabric rather than relying on a category name or image alone. Keep notes about each option so your team can make a more informed decision.
KBM Fabrics
KBM Fabrics is located at 1460 Naud St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Retail fabric is available by the yard; wholesale begins at one full roll, with roll yardage varying by fabric.
Read the LA fabric sourcing guide, browse KBM fabrics, request a wholesale quote, or contact KBM.