Nylon Waterproof Breathable Fabric for Skirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Waterproof Breathable Fabric for Skirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Waterproof Breathable Fabric is the version buyers specify for skirts 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
Nylon gives waterproof breathable fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Waterproof Breathable Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Calendering, Enamel Filling |
| Typical application | Skirts |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Hats, Sportswear, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Outdoor Tents
- Sportswear
- Evening Wear
- Sleepwear
- Bras
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 shoulder patch, jacquard ribbon, shell button, poplin fabric, and the processes most often paired with waterproof breathable fabric include digital printing, calendering, screen printing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
