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Questions and Answers - F.A.Q.

Jersey Lomellina SpA’s questions and answers section offers detailed information about fabrics in the collection and provides an initial help for all potential customers interested in getting to know the company better and discover more details about the services offered.

This section is constantly updated to include the most frequently asked questions that Jersey Lomellina’s sales and technical staff receive, in order to help a very attentive and demanding clientele to solve doubts and queries they might have.

Finding the answer to your question is very simple: just select the relevant category, scroll down the list and then click on the link to read the Jersey Lomellina experts’ reply.

Fabrics
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What does circular fabric mean?
Fabrics are defined as circular knits when they are produced on circular knitting looms. The stitches are positioned horizontally one next to the other, and the fabric can be unknitted by unravelling the free end of the yarn.
 
Are your fabrics printable?
Most JL fabrics can be produced in white specifically prepared for printing. For precise, detailed information about printing on solid colour fabrics please contact your nearest area sale representative.
 
Can I produce a garment with ultrasound cutting?
All JL fabrics are suitable for garments produced by ultrasound cutting and without seams.
 
Can I produce “free-cut” garments?
Our Premium fabric represents the new frontier in circular knitting, perfect for the creation of free cut underwear, invisible under clothes.
 
Are JL fabrics pre-formable?
Most JL fabrics are suitable for pre-forming. For precise, detailed information we suggest you contact your area sale representative.
 
Do Jersey Lomellina fabrics lose their shape over time?
Our fabrics are tested with special equipment such as the Swick 1.5 kg Dynamometer Swick 1.5 kg. In our technical specifications we indicate and guarantee the tolerances of each fabric’s stretch values.
 
Can all the colours in the range be combined?
JL recommends that preliminary test are always carried out before a garment is made up in order to check the colour combination. Colour fastness values are indicated on each colour card. JL recommends to pay special attention to these data and does not recommend a colour combination when the fastness values of washing, water and sea water are lower than 4/5. For any doubts or for a free consultation, please contact your area sales representative.
 
Can light colours be combined with black?
JL laboratories have developed a particular version of black called Blackline which guarantees perfect combinability with all colours, including white.
 
Are Jersey Lomellina fabrics certified?
Yes, they are Oeko-tex certified. The Oeko-tex label guarantees that our fabrics do not contain or release substances that are harmful to human health: they are certified as being suitable for contact with the skin. The requirements and limits to be respected are continuously updated on the basis of the latest medical-scientific findings.
 
What does UPF 50+ mean?
Jersey Lomellina fabrics rated as UPF 50+ guarantee the maximum possible protection by elasticized fabrics against UV rays. They are rated UPF 50+ by ARPANSA (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency – a Federal government agency).
 
Sales
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How can I receive a sample or colour card?
To receive samples of our fabrics, please contact your area sale representative. (see the contacts section).
 
How can I place an order?
Orders can be sent by email or fax to your area sale representative.
 
Who should I contact to view the Jersey Lomellina collection?
Contact your area sale representative, who will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
 
What is the minimum quantity that can be purchased?
If you choose a colour from the colour card, the minimum order is one piece.
 
Is it possible to have a sample in a colour not on your colour chart?
Jersey Lomellina’s colour laboratory is able to reproduce any colour the customer desires on our fabrics. Sample colours are produced in line with minimum quantities which vary depending on the article requested.
 
Where in the world are you able to deliver your fabrics?
Jersey Lomellina ships all over the world. Thanks to the warehouse at our Carvico headquarters and three hubs in Hong Kong, India and Australia we can guarantee delivery in the shortest time.
 
Company
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Does Jersey Lomellina out-source production and inspection of its fabrics?
No. Jersey Lomellina has in-house workshops for the production and inspection of its fabrics. Each stage of production is carried out to high quality standards, from initial checking of the yarn to final inspection of the finished fabric.
 

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