Zinc Alloy Collar Canvas — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Collar Canvas: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Collar Canvas 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
Zinc Alloy gives collar canvas its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim 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 | Collar Canvas |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 10# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Glossy Enamel Coating, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Epoxy Coating, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical applications | Skirts, Bedding Sets, Sportswear, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Upholstery
- Skirts
- Coats
- Backpacks
- Bags
- Underwear
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 taffeta label, mesh fabric, shock cord, fusible interlining, and the processes most often paired with collar canvas include anti-pilling finish, uv protection finishing, heat setting.
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.
