A roll of thobe fabric costs $76–$180 for a standard 100-metre roll at 150 cm wide in polyester, Micro, BS and TR qualities, and $240–$520 per roll for yarn-dyed, dobby and jacquard qualities. The per-roll price is set by GSM, yarn, weave, dyeing route and order size — and roll packing decides how many metres you actually ship. Below are the roll prices we quote to Gulf importers, the container loading maths, MOQ, payment and sample terms. Send us your specification for a firm roll price, or ask on WhatsApp for a same-day figure.
The Short Answer: Thobe Fabric Roll Price by Quality
A standard thobe fabric roll is 100 metres long and 150 cm wide; at 130 GSM it weighs about 19.5 kg and costs $76–$180 depending on quality, with premium qualities ranging from $240 to $520.
| Quality | Composition | GSM | Roll length | Weight per roll | Price per metre | Price per 100 m roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard polyester (Toyobo-style) | 100% polyester | 120–130 | 100 m | 18–20 kg | $0.76–$1.05 | $76–$105 |
| Micro polyester | 100% polyester | 125–145 | 100 m | 19–22 kg | $0.95–$1.35 | $95–$135 |
| BS soft-finish polyester | 100% polyester | 120–160 | 100 m | 18–24 kg | $1.10–$1.60 | $110–$160 |
| TC (poly/cotton) | 65/35 | 130–160 | 100 m | 20–24 kg | $1.20–$1.70 | $120–$170 |
| TR (poly/viscose) | 80/20 | 130–170 | 100 m | 20–26 kg | $1.30–$1.80 | $130–$180 |
| Yarn-dyed and dobby | polyester or TR | 140–180 | 100 m | 21–27 kg | $2.40–$3.60 | $240–$360 |
| Premium jacquard | polyester or TR | 160–220 | 100 m | 24–33 kg | $3.20–$5.00 | $320–$520 |
Prices are FOB Ningbo for 2,000–3,000 metre orders, and they move with the polyester chip and viscose staple markets. A 20 ft or 40HQ order pushes the same qualities to the lower end of each band. Our wholesale price guide covers the per-metre bands in more detail.
What Moves the Roll Price
Five variables explain most quote differences between suppliers:
- GSM and width. Heavier fabric uses more yarn per metre: a 150 GSM roll holds 25% more fibre than a 120 GSM roll of the same length.
- Yarn quality. Japanese and Korean spun polyester and microfibre yarns cost 8–15% more than domestic yarns but hold whiteness and hand feel far better after washing.
- Weave. Plain weave runs fastest on the loom. Dobby and jacquard slow it down and add warp preparation, which is why they sit two to three times higher.
- Dyeing route. Piece dyeing is the cheapest route. Yarn dyeing dyes the yarn before weaving, so the cost applies to every metre of yarn rather than every metre of cloth.
- Order size and packing. Small lots carry a loom setup charge; large lots carry a price break. Fat rolls with heavy cores also reduce how many metres fit in your container.
How Many Rolls Fit in a Container
A 20ft container takes about 18,000–22,000 metres on pallets and a 40HQ takes about 42,000–52,000 metres, because the load runs out of volume long before it runs out of weight.
| Container | Usable volume | Rolls (100 m) | Metres at 150 cm wide | Gross weight at 130 GSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | ~28 CBM | 180–220 | 18,000–22,000 m | ~4.3 t |
| 40HQ | ~65 CBM | 420–520 | 42,000–52,000 m | ~10 t |
Two packing rules decide where you land in those ranges. Rolls wound tightly on a thin core ship more metres than loose, full-diameter rolls. Pallets protect the fabric but consume 8–12% of the volume, so we palletise white and light shades and load darker shades loose when the buyer agrees. Below 15,000 metres, LCL freight often costs more per metre than the fabric saving, so mixing qualities to fill a container is the better route.
MOQ, Payment and Sample Terms
| Item | Terms |
|---|---|
| Stock shades, house qualities | 1,000 m per colour (10 rolls) |
| Custom dyeing to lab dip | 2,000–3,000 m per colour |
| Custom weave, jacquard, yarn-dyed | 5,000 m per design |
| Payment | 30% T/T deposit, 70% against B/L copy; L/C at sight above $30,000 |
| Swatch card | Free; buyer pays courier ($30–$60 to the Gulf) |
| Lab dip | Free, 3–5 working days per round |
| Yardage sample | 1–5 m, charged and credited against the bulk order |
| Price validity | 15–30 days |
From Specification to a Firm Roll Price
Four steps take you from an enquiry to a loaded container:
- Send the specification. Composition, GSM, width, shade reference, quantity in rolls or metres. A photo of the garment or an old fabric swatch helps us match the hand feel.
- Receive a written quotation within 24 hours. We quote the roll price, the container price and both FOB and CIF figures so you can compare landed cost.
- Approve the lab dip. White shades always need a dip, because the white point shifts with brighteners. Dip approval is the point where price and lead time are locked.
- Pay and produce. T/T or L/C confirmed, bulk woven and finished in 25–35 days, inspected under light before packing, with loading photos sent before the container leaves.
Every roll is measured for length, weight and width at packing; short rolls are replaced before loading. The sample order guide explains what arrives in a swatch pack if you want to check the hand feel first.
FAQ: Thobe Fabric Roll Price
- What is the thobe fabric roll price in 2026? A standard 100-metre roll at 150 cm wide costs $76–$180 for mainstream polyester, Micro, BS and TR qualities; premium yarn-dyed, dobby and jacquard rolls run $240–$520.
- How many metres fit in a container? About 18,000–22,000 m in a 20ft and 42,000–52,000 m in a 40HQ, limited by roll diameter rather than weight.
- What is the MOQ? 1,000 m per colour for stock shades, 2,000–3,000 m for custom dyeing, 5,000 m for custom weaves.
- How do I pay and sample first? 30% T/T deposit and 70% against B/L copy, or L/C at sight above $30,000; swatch cards are free, lab dips take 3–5 working days and yardage samples are credited against bulk.
Need a roll price for a specific thobe quality? Send the composition, GSM, width and quantity through our contact page or WhatsApp, and we will return a per-roll and per-container quotation within 24 hours, with a free swatch card if you want to feel the fabric first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the thobe fabric roll price in 2026?
A standard thobe fabric roll of 100 metres at 150 cm wide costs about 76 to 180 US dollars for 120 to 170 GSM polyester, Micro polyester, BS and TR qualities. Premium yarn-dyed, dobby and jacquard rolls run from 240 to 520 US dollars because the weaving and dyeing stages are slower and the yarn is finer. The per-metre rate is simply the roll price divided by 100, so our published bands of 0.76 to 1.80 per metre for mainstream qualities stay valid whether you buy one roll or a full container.
How many metres of thobe fabric fit in a container?
A 20ft container normally loads about 18,000 to 22,000 metres of 150 cm thobe fabric, which is roughly 180 to 220 rolls of 100 metres. A 40HQ container takes about 42,000 to 52,000 metres, or 420 to 520 rolls. Roll diameter is the deciding factor rather than weight, because a 130 GSM fabric weighs only about 19.5 kg per roll and the container runs out of volume long before it reaches its payload limit. Fat, loosely wound rolls cost you several thousand metres per shipment.
What is the MOQ for a bulk thobe fabric order?
Stock shades in our own house qualities start at 1,000 metres per colour, which is ten rolls. Custom dyeing to your lab dip starts at 2,000 to 3,000 metres per colour, and custom weaves such as dobby, jacquard or yarn-dyed start at 5,000 metres per design because the loom and warping setup is charged once. Orders can be mixed across qualities to reach a full container, and we quote per roll and per container so you can compare the two routes before committing.
What are the payment and sample terms for a roll order?
Payment is normally 30 percent by T/T with the order and 70 percent against the bill of lading copy, or a letter of credit at sight for orders above 30,000 US dollars. Swatch cards are free and you pay only the courier, usually 30 to 60 US dollars to the Gulf. Lab dips take 3 to 5 working days, yardage samples of 1 to 5 metres are charged and then credited against the bulk order, and bulk production runs 25 to 35 days after dip approval.
