Nylon Satin Fabric for Skirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Satin Fabric for Skirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Satin Fabric is the version buyers specify for skirts 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
Nylon gives satin fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Satin Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | PU Coating, Stone Washing, Sublimation Printing |
| Typical application | Skirts |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Blazers, Footwear, Blouses |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Usual packing | 100 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 ISO 105 Colour Fastness on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Evening Wear
- Yoga Wear
- Boots
- Uniforms
- Backpacks
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 swivel hook, sherpa fabric, reverse coil zipper, sleeve head, and the processes most often paired with satin fabric include electroplating, water repellent finishing, enzyme washing.
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