Polyester Rayon Fabric for Workwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Rayon Fabric for Workwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Rayon Fabric is the version buyers specify for workwear 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 rayon fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Rayon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Silicone Wash Finish, UV Printing |
| Processes | Enzyme Washing, Singeing, UV Protection Finishing |
| Typical application | Workwear |
| Related applications | Underwear, Bras, Bridal Gowns, Gloves |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Lingerie
- Shirts
- Footwear
- Jeans
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 hem tape, cashmere fabric, applique patch, boning tape, and the processes most often paired with rayon fabric include pu coating, heat setting, anti-pilling finish.
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