Aluminium Corduroy Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Corduroy Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Corduroy Fabric is the version buyers specify when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Aluminium gives corduroy fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Corduroy Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Mercerised Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Embroidery, Water Repellent Finishing, Die Casting |
| Typical applications | Dresses, Caps, Hats, Footwear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blazers
- Yoga Wear
- Bedding Sets
- Baby Clothing
- Gloves
- Blouses
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover waxed cotton cord, eyelash lace, fleece fabric, swivel hook, and the processes most often paired with corduroy fabric include rotary printing, laminating, screen printing.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
