Silicone Velour Fabric for Yoga Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Velour Fabric for Yoga Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Velour Fabric is the version buyers specify for yoga wear 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
Silicone gives velour fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Velour Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Rotary Printing, Ultrasonic Welding, Screen Printing |
| Typical application | Yoga Wear |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Home Curtains, Underwear, Bras |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bags
- Bedding Sets
- Coats
- Jackets
- Yoga Wear
- Hats
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 zipper tape, webbing tape, guipure lace fabric, chest canvas, and the processes most often paired with velour fabric include uv protection finishing, screen printing, embroidery.
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