Copper UV Protection Fabric for Evening Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper UV Protection Fabric for Evening Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper UV Protection Fabric is the version buyers specify for evening wear 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
Copper gives uv protection 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 | UV Protection Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Silicone Wash Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Sanforising, Injection Moulding, Digital Printing |
| Typical application | Evening Wear |
| Related applications | Suits, Boots, Uniforms, Hats |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blouses
- Socks
- Footwear
- Evening Wear
- Bags
- Down Jackets
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 brocade fabric, velcro hook tape, piping cord, sewing thread, and the processes most often paired with uv protection fabric include stone washing, warp knitting, laser cutting.
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