ABS Resin Softshell Fabric for Blazers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Softshell Fabric for Blazers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Softshell Fabric is the version buyers specify for blazers 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
ABS Resin gives softshell 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 | Softshell Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Black Nickel Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, Piece Dyeing, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Related applications | Scarves, Uniforms, Socks, Lingerie |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 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 — elastic recovery after 50 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
- Bras
- Jackets
- Hats
- Shirts
- Upholstery
- Workwear
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 quilted fabric, poplin fabric, cotton label, fleece fabric, and the processes most often paired with softshell fabric include heat transfer printing, mercerising, water repellent finishing.
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.
