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6-Yard Wax Print Fabric: Width, Pieces and Order Planning

The phrase “six yards” describes length, not the number of garments a piece will produce. For the wax products listed by AfricaFabrics, one piece contains 6 yards, the width is 115 cm, and the composition is 100% cotton. Use those confirmed facts as the starting point, then let your cutting plan determine the quantity you need.

Ochre leaf wax print — Ochre, ivory & black
Ochre leaf wax print · AF-W006. Catalogue example. Check the product page and confirm the details for your order.

Keep pieces and yards separate

Write “3 pieces × 6 yards” rather than “3 wax” when requesting a quantity. Three pieces represent 18 yards in total, but do not assume they form one continuous length. If continuity matters for a large pattern or a specific cutting layout, ask how the selected reference is supplied before approving the order.

Check the cutting layout at 115 cm wide

A garment plan prepared for a wider fabric may not fit this width. Ask your dressmaker to consider the actual pattern pieces, seam allowances, motif direction and any areas that need matching. Do not assume a fixed garment yield from six yards. Size, style, sleeves, lining and the placement of large motifs can change the requirement.

Plan a trial by design and colour

The confirmed minimum for the wax range is one piece, meaning 6 yards. This supports a small wholesale trial, but it does not establish the minimum for another product category. List each reference and colour separately and ask about current availability. A combined total alone does not explain how the order should be divided.

Record what a repeat enquiry must match

Retain the product reference, approved colour reference and any agreed sample details. Screens and lighting can affect appearance, and a later supply needs its own confirmation. Before planning a repeat purchase, ask whether the same design and colour can be supplied and whether there are differences to review. Keep order-specific terms in the written conversation.

Your buying checklist

  • Confirm 1 piece = 6 yards; 3 pieces = 18 yards.
  • Use 115 cm width in the cutting discussion.
  • Check motif placement with the dressmaker.
  • Request availability for each reference and colour.

Discuss your fabric requirements with Rose

Save references, note quantities and send your questions. Confirm specifications and availability for the exact items you need.

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