Spot on- we stock fabrics for customers to choose from, which cuts out another middleman (cloth cut length houses). Since they're raw materials, it's fine if so

Spot on- we stock fabrics for customers to choose from, which cuts out another middleman (cloth cut length houses). Since they're raw materials, it's fine if some risky, fashionable fabrics take a couple of years to sell out. Fine fabrics last forever, and we bring out selections from years past sometimes. We even have some yardage on 60s stuff, which we mostly use for costume projects (we do a lot of film and theater). Also agreed brands could do their own manufacturing and reap tremendous advantages- but that's a whole 'nother disruption!