# Product Quality & Material Standards

## Understanding What You Are Buying

When shopping for sarees, lehengas, kurtis, gowns, suits and other ethnic wear online, product quality starts with accurate information.

At **Shiv Textiles**, our catalogue includes garments and fabrics made with materials such as georgette, faux georgette, silk-based fabrics, net, satin, chiffon and other textile constructions. Products may also feature embroidery, mirror work, zari, sequins, digital printing, lace borders, thread work and other decorative techniques.

Because materials, constructions and embellishments differ from one design to another, customers should evaluate the information provided for the **specific product they intend to purchase** rather than assuming that every item within a category has identical specifications.

Individual Shiv Textiles listings currently provide product-level information such as fabric, work or embellishment, blouse material, garment measurements, size, stitching status, country of origin and other specifications where applicable.

## How Product Attributes Are Presented

Product information may come from available manufacturer or supplier specifications, product references and catalogue information associated with the particular design.

Where available, we aim to present attributes such as:

* Primary fabric or material

* Fabric used for different garment components

* Colour

* Embroidery or decorative work

* Saree and blouse dimensions

* Lehenga, blouse or garment measurements

* Stitched, semi-stitched or unstitched status

* Inner or lining fabric

* Included components

* Size or adjustment information

* Country of origin

* Product-specific care information

For example, a saree may use one material for the main saree and another for the blouse, while a gown set can include different fabrics for the gown, inner lining, dupatta and pants. Shiv Textiles' current catalogue contains examples of this multi-component construction.

Customers should therefore read the complete specification rather than relying only on the product title.

## Our Product Attribute Verification Approach

Clear product data is important for making an informed online purchase.

When sufficient source information is available, product attributes should be reviewed against the available supplier, manufacturer or product specification before being displayed.

The product-information checklist includes:

**Material:** Is the named fabric supported by the available product specification?

**Components:** Are the saree, blouse, dupatta, lehenga, lining or other included pieces identified separately where necessary?

**Work:** Is embroidery, mirror work, zari, sequin, thread work, digital print or another decoration described accurately?

**Measurements:** Are lengths, sizes and adjustment limits identified as exact or approximate where appropriate?

**Stitching:** Is the garment described as stitched, semi-stitched or unstitched?

**Colour:** Does the colour description reasonably correspond with the available product reference?

**Included Items:** Does the description clearly explain what comes with the product?

**Listing Consistency:** Do the title, description and structured specification fields agree with one another?

If you find conflicting information within a product listing, contact Shiv Textiles before ordering so the relevant specification can be clarified.

**Product-information standard reviewed:** 7 August 2026.

## Fabric and Material Naming

Textile terminology can describe either the fibre composition of a material or the way a fabric has been constructed. These are not always the same thing.

For example, terms such as **georgette, organza, satin and chiffon** can describe fabric structures or styles, while terms such as cotton, polyester and silk relate more directly to fibre content.

International textile standards also distinguish between recognised fibre names. **ISO 2076:2021**, for example, defines generic names used for categories of man-made textile fibres.

For this reason, customers should not automatically interpret the name of a fabric construction as proof of a particular fibre percentage unless the product information explicitly provides that composition.

Where a listing states **faux georgette**, for example, customers should treat that wording differently from a verified claim about natural silk or another specific fibre.

Shiv Textiles currently identifies faux georgette explicitly on selected product listings rather than presenting it simply as an unspecified fabric.

## Understanding Embellishment Terminology

Ethnic garments often combine several decorative techniques.

### Embroidery

Embroidery generally refers to decorative stitching or thread-based ornamentation applied to the textile.

### Mirror Work

Mirror work describes decorative mirror or mirror-effect elements incorporated into the garment design. Some Shiv Textiles listings specifically identify mirror work alongside georgette fabric and other decorative elements.

### Sequin Work

Sequins are small decorative elements used to add visual shine or texture. Selected Shiv Textiles sarees are identified as having sequin detailing.

### Zari Work

Zari refers to decorative metallic-effect thread work commonly associated with Indian traditional and occasion wear.

A product can combine several techniques. One Shiv Textiles georgette saree, for example, is described with digital printing together with mirror, zari and sequin work.

Always check the product description to understand which decorative techniques apply to the exact design.

## Colour and Photography Disclaimer

We make product images available to help customers evaluate design, colour, pattern and overall appearance.

However, the colour visible on your screen may not appear exactly identical to the physical textile.

Photography lighting, screen brightness, display settings and device characteristics can influence how colours are perceived. Textile production and decorative work may also involve minor visual differences between individual pieces.

Product photographs should therefore be treated as an important visual reference, but not as a calibrated colour standard.

If an exact shade is critical for a wedding, coordinated outfit or another specific requirement, please contact us before ordering.

## Measurements and Natural Tolerances

Measurements stated on product pages should be read carefully.

Some Shiv Textiles listings already identify measurements as **approximate**. For example, selected saree listings provide approximate saree and blouse-piece lengths.

Textile garments can also involve stitching, finishing, draping and manual measurement. Shiv Textiles does not currently publish one universal numerical manufacturing tolerance applicable to every product.

For this reason:

* Check measurements on the exact product page.

* Do not assume measurements from another design apply.

* Review the Size Guide for stitched garments.

* Contact us when a particular dimension is critical.

* Confirm adjustment limits for lehengas, blouses and fitted garments.

## Delicate and Embellished Garments Require Extra Care

Products with mirror work, embroidery, zari, sequins, lace or other applied decoration should be handled according to the care information supplied with the garment or stated for the particular product.

International textile-care guidance also recognises that suitable care depends not only on the base textile but also on colouring, finishing, accessories and decorative applications. GINETEX's care-labelling framework, which underlies the ISO 3758 textile-care standard, specifically considers these factors when determining appropriate treatment.

Care instructions are therefore product-specific rather than a universal indication of quality.

Before cleaning or ironing an embellished garment, always check its attached care information. When professional cleaning is recommended, provide the cleaner with information about delicate decorative work.

## Before Ordering a Delicate Garment

For sarees, lehengas, gowns and other embellished garments, we recommend checking:

* Exact fabric description

* Type of embroidery or decorative work

* Blouse or choli material

* Stitched or unstitched status

* Size and adjustment information

* Garment and component measurements

* Included accessories or components

* Product photographs

* Care instructions

* Return and exchange eligibility

Customised, stitched or altered products can be subject to different return conditions, making this check particularly important before tailoring or modification.

## Shop With Product Information, Not Assumptions

Our objective is to help customers understand each product through clear, product-specific information.

A fabric name, photograph or promotional description should never replace the complete product specification. When an important detail is unclear, we encourage you to ask before ordering.

Review the product page, **Size Guide, Shipping & Delivery Policy, Returns & Exchanges Policy** and available customer reviews to make a more informed purchase decision.

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# Frequently Asked Questions

### How does Shiv Textiles describe product quality?

Quality is considered through product-specific information including fabric, construction, embellishment, measurements, stitching status and other available specifications. Customers should review the exact listing rather than assuming all products in a category are identical.

### Are all Shiv Textiles sarees made from the same fabric?

No. The catalogue includes different materials and constructions such as georgette, faux georgette, net and other fabrics. Always check the specific saree listing.

### What does georgette mean on a product page?

Georgette describes a type of textile construction or fabric. It should not automatically be interpreted as a specific fibre percentage unless the listing provides fibre-composition information.

### What is the difference between embroidery and sequin work?

Embroidery generally involves decorative stitching or thread work, while sequins are decorative elements attached to a textile to provide shine and texture. Some garments combine both techniques.

### Does mirror work require special care?

Garments with mirror work or other attached embellishments should be handled carefully and according to their product-specific care information because the decorative elements can affect suitable cleaning and ironing methods.

### Will the product colour look exactly the same as my screen?

Not necessarily. Lighting, screen calibration, brightness and device settings can affect colour perception. Product images should be used as a visual reference rather than an exact calibrated colour standard.

### Are garment measurements exact?

Some product measurements are explicitly described as approximate. Shiv Textiles does not currently publish one fixed manufacturing tolerance covering every garment, so customers should check the exact product specification.

### What should I do if two specifications on a product page appear different?

Contact Shiv Textiles before ordering. The product information should be reviewed against the available source specification so that the applicable material, measurement or construction detail can be clarified.

### How should I care for an embellished saree or lehenga?

Follow the care information attached to or provided for the specific product. Embroidery, mirror work, zari, sequins, colouring, lining and other components can all affect appropriate textile care.

### What should I check before buying an expensive or delicate ethnic-wear product?

Review the fabric, decorative work, components, measurements, stitching status, product photographs, care information, size details and return eligibility. If any specification is essential to your purchase, ask for clarification before placing the order.