Vintage Biltmore Textile Youngwear Fabric Samples Rare 1970’s Garment District For Sale

Original vintage textile salesman sample lot from Biltmore Textile Co. Inc., New York.

These fabric swatches were produced for the “Youngwear” clothing line and were shown to dress shops and manufacturers for selecting fabrics for children’s and junior garments. Each sample retains its original header card with style name, fiber content, and color sequence information.

The prints include florals, calicos, gingham checks, and paisley designs typical of late 1960s–1970s fashion and sewing patterns. Most are cotton/polyester blends (50/50) and Kodel polyester blends, reflecting the easy-care fabrics popular in ready-to-wear clothing of the era.

Because the identification cards remain attached, this set is both sewing material and garment-industry ephemera — wonderful for display, quilting, doll clothing, slow fashion projects, or framing in a sewing room.

Included

• Multiple original swatches (around 9 packages, one has multiple fabrics on it)

• Attached manufacturer cards

• Style numbers and fiber information present

Condition

Good vintage condition:

• Stored samples, unused

• Minor age toning to some cards

• Light staple rust marks

• Fabric clean and unfaded overall

A wonderful piece of American fashion and Garment District history.

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