Brass Nylon Taffeta Fabric for Workwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Nylon Taffeta Fabric for Workwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Nylon Taffeta Fabric is the version buyers specify for workwear 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 nylon taffeta fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Nylon Taffeta Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Bonding, Stone Washing |
| Typical application | Workwear |
| Related applications | Bags, Blazers, Bras, Baby Clothing |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — pull strength after 20 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
- Lingerie
- Bridal Gowns
- Gloves
- Bags
- Footwear
- Shirts
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 eyelet, size sticker, stud trim, seat belt webbing, and the processes most often paired with nylon taffeta fabric include anti-bacterial finishing, screen printing, sanforising.
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.
