Brass Corduroy Fabric for Bags — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Corduroy Fabric for Bags: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Corduroy Fabric is the version buyers specify for bags 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 corduroy fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Corduroy Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Laser Engraved Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Flame Retardant Finishing, Ultrasonic Welding, Anodising |
| Typical application | Bags |
| Related applications | Blazers, Activewear, Scarves, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| 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 WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Home Curtains
- Workwear
- Evening Wear
- Uniforms
- Jackets
- Blouses
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 jacquard ribbon, rhinestone trim, plastic zipper, wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with corduroy fabric include embroidery, weaving, sublimation printing.
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