Copper Cupro Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Cupro Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Cupro 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 cupro 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 | Cupro Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, Die Casting, UV Protection Finishing |
| Typical applications | Home Curtains, Lingerie, Swimwear, Uniforms |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 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 AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jackets
- Suits
- Bras
- Trousers
- Home Curtains
- Skirts
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 lace trim, satin fabric, elastic band, stretch denim fabric, and the processes most often paired with cupro fabric include garment washing, metal stamping, yarn dyeing.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
