Aluminium Combed Cotton Fabric for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Combed Cotton Fabric for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Combed Cotton Fabric is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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 combed cotton fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Combed Cotton Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Black Nickel Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, PU Coating, Piece Dyeing |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Socks, Sportswear, Sneakers, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Suits
- Down Jackets
- Yoga Wear
- Caps
- Outdoor Tents
- Scarves
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 wired edge ribbon, buckle, grommet, swing ticket, and the processes most often paired with combed cotton fabric include embroidery, laser cutting, calendering.
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.
