Nylon Modal Fabric for Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Modal Fabric for Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Modal Fabric is the version buyers specify for jackets 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
Nylon gives modal fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Modal Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Silicone Wash Finish, Anodised Finish |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Laminating |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Related applications | Trousers, Luggage, Boots, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | GRS |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 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 — pull strength after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Trousers
- Suits
- Workwear
- Upholstery
- Backpacks
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 printed ribbon, lobster clasp, stretch denim fabric, anti-slip tape, and the processes most often paired with modal fabric include weft knitting, sanforising, sublimation printing.
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