2025 Fabric Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Print from cocochi's house's 100+ Original Designs

Start with Purpose, Then Look at Prints

Most people open a fabric catalogue and scroll for whatever looks pretty first. But pretty and practical are not the same thing. The same printed cotton fabric that works beautifully for a tote bag may disappoint you in a baby romper if the weight or shrinkage rate is off. cocochi's house (楷宥布料 / KAIYO FABRIC CO., LTD.) specialises in Taiwan-designed original print cotton fabric, primarily produced via digital printing, with fabric widths ranging from approximately 43–59 inches (110–150 cm) depending on the collection. Before you browse a single print, settle three things: What are you making? Who will wear or use it? How many yards do you need? Lock those down first, then use the collection guide below to narrow your options. That order of thinking is what keeps you from a costly misstep.

Five Style Collections at cocochi's house

1. Taiwan Wildlife and Landscape Collection

This is cocochi's house's most recognisable line and the one designers most often reach for when building brand-identity merchandise. Formosan black bears, Taiwan blue magpies, native lilies, and the cloud sea of Alishan are reinterpreted through original illustration work and printed onto pure cotton with vivid, detailed results. Strong candidates for this collection include:

• Canvas totes, zip pouches, and book sleeves
• Brand merchandise for cultural-creative labels (retail or event giveaways)
• Souvenir pouches and limited-edition seasonal gifts

If you are a cultural-creative designer or a founder building a brand rooted in Taiwanese imagery, put this collection at the top of your shortlist.

2. Taiwan Nostalgia Collection

Inspired by everyday life in mid-century Taiwan — corner candy shops, temple fairs, military dependents' villages, and old-town streetscapes — this collection translates those scenes into warm, charming print patterns. The palette leans warm and earthy, making it ideal for home textiles and lifestyle goods: placemats, coasters, table runners, and interior bag lining. It is also a favourite among parent-and-child craft workshops and community market vendors.

3. Storybook Illustration and Children's Collection

Bright colours and playful motifs make this the go-to choice for children's apparel and kids' accessories. cocochi's house has a 40-year in-house pattern-making team with a long track record of serving major brands including Best Pale (百事特, a leading Taiwanese childrenswear label) and Betty Boop. That experience means the team understands exactly what children's garment production demands: prints that are not too dense, colour blocks that are crisp, and wash-fastness that holds. Every design in this collection is developed with those garment-construction requirements in mind, so pattern-matching at the cutting table stays manageable. Great applications include:

• Baby dresses, toddler tops, and infant bibs
• Children's backpacks, lunch bags, and pencil case covers
• Workshop demonstration fabric and patchwork material

4. Seasonal and Holiday Collection

Christmas, Halloween, Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival — cocochi's house releases new holiday prints every year. Because these fabrics are intentionally seasonal, plan your purchasing 6–8 weeks ahead of your target sell date to allow time for production or stock preparation. If you run a handmade shop or a gift brand, this collection deserves a standing slot in your annual buying calendar.

5. Understated Adult Prints Collection

Not every project calls for high-saturation illustration. This collection centres on geometric line work, delicate botanical motifs, and watercolour washes in muted, considered tones. It suits design-led apparel, art quilting, and home décor textiles. If your customer is a 25–45-year-old who values quiet sophistication, or you are building a curated lifestyle shop with own-brand fabric goods, this collection aligns better with that market.

Three Common Use Cases — and Which Collection Fits

Scenario A: Craft Market Seller Looking for Best-Selling Zip Pouches

Start with the Taiwan Wildlife and Landscape and Taiwan Nostalgia collections. Both carry strong local storytelling that resonates with shoppers at a market stall and drives impulse purchases. Pure cotton sews cleanly, presses well, and pairs with interfacing to give zip pouches a firm, structured finish.

Scenario B: Children's Apparel Brand Needing Fresh Prints Each Season

Sample from the Storybook Illustration and Children's Collection first — confirm wash-fastness and shrinkage data before committing to volume. If you need something exclusive (your own logo placed in the repeat, or a proprietary colourway), cocochi's house offers custom digital printing with a 20-yard minimum. You can order a sample run to approve before placing a full production quantity, so you are not stuck with excess stock.

Scenario C: Designer Brand Developing a Limited-Edition Fabric Collaboration

Go straight to a B2B conversation about a designer partnership. cocochi's house's 40-year pattern-making team covers the full pipeline — from artwork file to graded pattern to finished OEM production. If you have your own original artwork, simply supply the vector files and let the team handle the rest.

Practical Details to Know Before You Order

• Fabric width: Most collections run approximately 43–59 inches (110–150 cm). Confirm before calculating yardage for your layout.
• Fibre content: The original print collections are pure cotton digital prints. If you need Japanese imported double gauze or performance fabrics, those are available in a separate range — ask for details.
• Washing guidance: Pre-wash pure cotton in cold water (hand wash or machine cold cycle) before cutting to account for shrinkage and prevent finished garment distortion.
• Minimum order: Retail yardage has no minimum. Custom digital printing starts at 20 yards.
• Shipping: Domestic Taiwan orders over NT$1,500 ship free via Black Cat (黑貓宅急便) or Hsinchu Transport (新竹物流). International shipping is available — contact us for a quote.

How to Start Selecting Your Fabric

The most efficient path: confirm your end use and target customer → match to one of the five collections above → visit cocochishouse.com to add prints to your wishlist or order a small retail cut to check colour accuracy and hand feel in person → then move to bulk purchasing or custom printing once you are confident.

If you are evaluating several collections at once, or you need a B2B wholesale quote, a direct message is faster than browsing. Get in touch via LINE @cocochishouse — share your intended use and approximate yardage, and the team will help you narrow down your options quickly.