Bamboo Taffeta Fabric for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Taffeta Fabric for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Taffeta Fabric is the version buyers specify for bras 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
Bamboo gives taffeta fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Taffeta Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Silicone Wash Finish, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | Laminating, Embroidery, Rotary Printing |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Gloves, Blazers, Yoga Wear, Dresses |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Kidswear
- Shirts
- Jeans
- Bedding Sets
- Suits
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 interlock knit fabric, french terry fabric, silicone gripper tape, hang tag, and the processes most often paired with taffeta fabric include anti-pilling finish, laminating, enzyme washing.
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.
