Acrylic Oxford Fabric for Uniforms — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Oxford Fabric for Uniforms: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Oxford Fabric is the version buyers specify for uniforms 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
Acrylic gives oxford fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Oxford Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Acrylic |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Glossy Enamel Coating, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Die Casting, Heat Setting, Piece Dyeing |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Related applications | Backpacks, Shirts, Swimwear, Lingerie |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Baby Clothing
- Gloves
- Sportswear
- Dresses
- Bras
- Bedding Sets
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 jeans button, shock cord, cotton fabric, bra strap, and the processes most often paired with oxford fabric include calendering, garment washing, uv protection finishing.
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