Polyester Oxford Fabric for Sleepwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Oxford Fabric for Sleepwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Oxford Fabric is the version buyers specify for sleepwear 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 oxford fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Polyester |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Laser Cutting, Anodising |
| Typical application | Sleepwear |
| Related applications | Suits, Dresses, Sneakers, Caps |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| Usual packing | 200 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 RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bras
- Sportswear
- Caps
- Activewear
- Luggage
- Swimwear
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 quilted fabric, zipper puller, nylon spandex fabric, resin button, and the processes most often paired with oxford fabric include sublimation printing, laser cutting, water repellent finishing.
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.
