Brass Tulle Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Tulle Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Tulle 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
Brass gives tulle fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Tulle Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Embroidery, Anodising, Weft Knitting |
| Typical applications | Bags, Evening Wear, Dresses, Blazers |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Skirts
- Backpacks
- Kidswear
- Jeans
- Home Curtains
- Down Jackets
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 french terry fabric, crochet lace, cord lock, bra strap, and the processes most often paired with tulle fabric include embossing, anti-pilling finish, ultrasonic welding.
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.
