Open abaya in Nida fabric — wholesale and private label
A layered abaya with an open front, cut in Nida so it falls straight instead of clinging. Order it as a small trial batch or as a full colour and size run for your market.
What an open abaya really has to get right
An open abaya is sold twice: once as a garment that appears on a hanger or in a photo, and once as part of a layered look at home. Both readings depend on the same thing — the front edge. If it curls after a wash or hangs unevenly, the customer stops wearing it open, and the style loses the reason she bought it.
- Front edges that stay flat and straight side by side, measured from shoulder to hem
- Opacity tested over a dark inner layer rather than on a white display form
- Length agreed in garment measurements, not in letters, so the same figure means the same thing in every market
- A sleeve cut that lets the arm move without dragging the front panel out of line
Which buyers order this cut, and why
Open abayas carry less fit risk than a closed or tailored silhouette, which is why they are usually the first abaya a new boutique lists. The front stays open, the body is forgiving, and one block can be sold as occasion wear or as an everyday piece depending on the fabric and the decoration.
- Boutiques building a first abaya rail: one silhouette, several colours, no complex sizing
- Online sellers who need a style that photographs well when it is worn open
- Brands selling the abaya together with a matching inner dress as a set
- Wholesalers who want one dependable open-front block across several fabric qualities, with the wholesale abaya range as the entry point
Why Nida suits an open front
An open front draws the eye straight to the fabric edge, so the material has to behave there. Nida is matte, opaque and fluid: it falls in a clean line, holds a pressed fold and does not show the sheen that makes an open panel look unstable under shop lighting.
- Opaque enough to layer over a plain inner dress without a lining
- Low sheen, so pressing marks and topstitch lines read as part of the design
- Fluid drape that keeps the sleeves hanging straight
- If you want a more structured fall, the crepe page explains where that trade-off makes sense
Specifying this abaya for your market
Most first orders go wrong at the specification stage rather than in production. Send the length as a garment measurement, the sleeve finish you want, and the size run you intend to sell; the size guide explains how abaya length numbers are read and why letters do not travel between markets.
Tell us the market, the price level and whether the abaya is sold alone or with an inner dress
Confirm fabric quality and colour reference for Nida
Agree garment measurements for length, bust, sleeve and shoulder
Approve the sample, including the front edge finish and cuff
Release bulk to the approved sample
Private label on an open abaya
Because the front edge is a long, visible line, it is also the best place to carry your brand without turning the garment into a decorated piece. A small embroidered mark near the front hem, a woven label inside the centre back, and a hang tag do the work.
- Woven label, printed label and care label produced to your artwork and applied during packing
- Custom colour matched to your reference, with swatch approval before bulk
- Optional embroidered border along the front edge, placed so it still hangs flat
- Full private label and OEM scope is set out on private label and customization
Checks this style goes through before packing
The defects that matter on an open abaya are specific, so the inspection is specific. Every check below happens before packing, on the finished garment, against the sealed sample.
- Front edge check: both edges measured and laid side by side to confirm they run straight and even
- Stitch check along the placket and cuff, including a pull test on the finished seams
- Measurement check against the approved size chart, garment measured flat
- Shade check against the approved swatch under controlled light
- Decoration check before the garment is folded, so nothing is re-pressed over embroidery or beading
Packing, packing list and shipping
An open abaya is a long garment, so folding method decides how it arrives. Pieces are folded to a consistent size with the front edge protected, then packed in poly bags; a mixed order can combine abayas, hijabs and accessories on one wholesale shipment with a single packing list.
- Poly bag as standard, printed poly bag or retail packing on request
- Woven label and hang tag applied during packing, not after
- Packing list by style, colour and size so the carton can be checked against the order
- Shipping terms and documents confirmed for your destination before dispatch
Specifications
| Fabric | Nida |
|---|---|
| Composition | To be confirmed with your enquiry |
| Weight | To be confirmed with your enquiry |
| Color | Matched to your colour reference, with lab dip or swatch approved before bulk |
| Size | Confirmed per order, including plus size and custom measurement runs |
| Length | Full length, worn layered over an inner dress; agreed in garment measurements |
| Sleeve | Long sleeve with a finished cuff; cuff depth confirmed on the sample |
| Style | Open front, no front closure |
| Decoration | None as standard; embroidery, beading or rhinestone on request |
| Closure | Open front, no closure |
| Lining | Optional; confirmed against the fabric and the market you sell into |
| Packaging | Poly bag as standard; printed poly bag, hang tag or retail packing on request |
Wholesale Information
| MOQ | Contact us for current MOQ |
|---|---|
| Sample | Lead time depends on design and order quantity |
| Price Tier | Quoted per order; it moves with fabric, quantity, decoration and packaging |
| Customization | Colour, length, size run, sleeve finish, labels, hang tags and packaging |
| Production | Lead time depends on design and order quantity |
| Packaging | Poly bag as standard; branded or retail packing to your instruction |
| Shipping | Consolidated shipment with packing list; terms and documents confirmed per destination |
OEM / ODM Options
- Custom Color
- Custom Size
- Custom Label
- Custom Hang Tag
- Custom Packaging
- Embroidery
- Beading
- Rhinestone
Quality Details
| Size tolerance | Garment measurements taken flat and checked against the approved sample and your confirmed size chart |
|---|---|
| Stitching | Checked for loose threads, skipped stitches and seam strength; the open front edges are checked for straightness and curl |
| Fabric | Inspected against the sealed reference sample for shade, hand feel and visible defects before cutting |
| Color inspection | Compared with the approved swatch under controlled lighting, and re-checked for shade variation between pieces before packing |
Frequently asked questions
It can be ordered on its own or as a set with a matching inner dress. Sets are usually the easier sell for a boutique, but many buyers start with the abaya alone so they can test the block and the length first.
Nida is opaque, so lining is not normally needed for coverage. Lining can be added where the market expects a heavier hand feel or where the inner layer is a light colour. It is confirmed per order, not assumed.
Yes, if the embroidery is placed and stabilised properly. We sample the border first so you can see how the front edge hangs after stitching and pressing, then approve it before bulk.
Order by garment length rather than by letter size, and build the size run around the heights your customers actually are. The [size guide](/sizes/) explains how length is measured on the garment.
Yes. A trial order normally covers a few colours in a shortened size run, so you learn which colour and length sell before committing to a full production run.
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