Brass Coated Fabric for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Coated Fabric for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Coated Fabric is the version buyers specify for down jackets 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
Brass gives coated fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Silicone Wash Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Garment Washing, Rotary Printing, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Home Curtains, Kidswear, Bags |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Down Jackets
- Skirts
- Scarves
- Underwear
- Dresses
- 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 satin label, brocade fabric, velvet fabric, spandex fabric, and the processes most often paired with coated fabric include anti-static finishing, embroidery, enamel filling.
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.
