Copper UV Protection Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper UV Protection Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper UV Protection 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
Copper gives uv protection fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | UV Protection Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Silicone Wash Finish, Chrome Plating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Heat Setting, Epoxy Coating, Metal Stamping |
| Typical applications | Underwear, Skirts, Blouses, Socks |
| Test standard | California Prop 65 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to California Prop 65 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — California Prop 65 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Upholstery
- Bedding Sets
- Uniforms
- Bags
- Lingerie
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 velour fabric, french terry fabric, poplin fabric, toggle button, and the processes most often paired with uv protection fabric include electroplating, weaving, enzyme washing.
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.
