Ceramic Velour Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Ceramic Velour Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Ceramic Velour 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
Ceramic gives velour 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 | Velour Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Ceramic |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Gunmetal Finish, Powder Coating |
| Processes | UV Protection Finishing, Piece Dyeing, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical applications | Skirts, Home Curtains, Trousers, Uniforms |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Underwear
- Bags
- Boots
- Evening Wear
- Footwear
- Luggage
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 knitted elastic, eyelash lace, sequin trim, rib knit fabric, and the processes most often paired with velour fabric include embossing, bonding, anodising.
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