Brass Faux Leather Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Faux Leather Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Faux Leather 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 faux leather fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Faux Leather Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Ultrasonic Welding, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical applications | Boots, Home Curtains, Jackets, Activewear |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| 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 WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sleepwear
- Swimwear
- Bras
- Jeans
- Workwear
- Home Curtains
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 elastic cord, velour fabric, lobster clasp, camouflage print fabric, and the processes most often paired with faux leather fabric include weft knitting, bonding, water repellent finishing.
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