Silicone Satin Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Satin Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Satin 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
Silicone gives satin fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Satin Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Water Repellent Finishing, Heat Setting |
| Typical applications | Lingerie, Evening Wear, Bags, Hats |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sneakers
- Jeans
- Evening Wear
- Coats
- Shirts
- Uniforms
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 coated fabric, digital print fabric, paper hang tag, o-ring, and the processes most often paired with satin fabric include calendering, epoxy coating, sublimation 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.
