Cotton Crepe Fabric for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Crepe Fabric for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Crepe Fabric is the version buyers specify for socks 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
Cotton gives crepe fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Crepe Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Cotton |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Singeing, Water Repellent Finishing, Injection Moulding |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Kidswear, Trousers, Activewear |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bags
- Workwear
- Suits
- Gloves
- Yoga Wear
- Bras
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 rayon fabric, carabiner clip, cotton webbing, polar fleece fabric, and the processes most often paired with crepe fabric include weaving, piece dyeing, enzyme washing.
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.
