How to Determine Face Side of the Fabric?

Following characteristics help in finding face side of the fabric. When you got a whole fabric roll from a fabric supplier, in a standard fabric roll

• Face side of single-layer roll is fabric face side. 
• Inside face of double-plied roll is fabric face side 
• Side with printed trade mark at both ends is fabric face 
• Upper side of printed letter on the selvage 
• If selvage contains stentering holes, more regularly shows face 

The general rules for identifying fabric face side for different fabrics are

• Cloths with color are usually brighter on the face 
• Cords are more pronounced on the face 
• Sateen fabric show face by weft on top 
• In case of Satins warp on top 
• Dobby fabrics and brocades have the pattern more prominent on the face 
• Pile fabric with brilliant color on top 
• Pile fabric with more pile on the face