Zinc Alloy Quilted Fabric for Blouses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Quilted Fabric for Blouses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Quilted Fabric is the version buyers specify for blouses 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
Zinc Alloy gives quilted fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Quilted Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Mercerised Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Heat Transfer Printing, Heat Setting |
| Typical application | Blouses |
| Related applications | Outdoor Tents, Caps, Hats, Blouses |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| 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 REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Caps
- Bras
- Outdoor Tents
- Backpacks
- Kidswear
- Jackets
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 chantilly lace, grommet, open-end zipper, o-ring, and the processes most often paired with quilted fabric include laser cutting, weaving, stone 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.
