Polyester Softshell Fabric for Blazers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Softshell Fabric for Blazers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester 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
Polyester gives softshell 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 | Softshell Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Laser Cutting, Embossing |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Jeans, Down Jackets, Suits |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Sneakers
- Swimwear
- Gloves
- Workwear
- Socks
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 nylon zipper, lobster clasp, bra strap, microfiber fabric, and the processes most often paired with softshell fabric include mercerising, sanforising, rotary printing.
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.
