Stainless Steel Boiled Wool Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Boiled Wool Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Boiled Wool 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
Stainless Steel gives boiled wool fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Boiled Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, UV Printing |
| Processes | Sanforising, Warp Knitting, Screen Printing |
| Typical applications | Backpacks, Boots, Bras, Underwear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — cycle life after 50 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
- Bridal Gowns
- Sportswear
- Underwear
- Baby Clothing
- Scarves
- Lingerie
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 crepe fabric, moisture wicking fabric, pongee fabric, yarn-dyed check fabric, and the processes most often paired with boiled wool fabric include mercerising, stone washing, embossing.
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