Aluminium Selvedge Denim Fabric for Swimwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Selvedge Denim Fabric for Swimwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Selvedge Denim Fabric is the version buyers specify for swimwear 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
Aluminium gives selvedge denim fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Selvedge Denim Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Black Nickel Finish, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Anti-Static Finishing, Water Repellent Finishing |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Related applications | Lingerie, Bridal Gowns, Sportswear, Luggage |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 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 — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Skirts
- Bras
- Scarves
- Lingerie
- Underwear
- Yoga Wear
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 embroidered trim, jersey knit fabric, nylon fabric, merino wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with selvedge denim fabric include embossing, uv protection finishing, digital printing.
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