Brass Air Mesh Fabric for Sportswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Air Mesh Fabric for Sportswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Air Mesh Fabric is the version buyers specify for sportswear 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
Brass gives air mesh 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 | Air Mesh Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Epoxy Doming, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Singeing, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Related applications | Baby Clothing, Upholstery, Footwear, Underwear |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Coats
- Uniforms
- Socks
- Bridal Gowns
- 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 invisible zipper, shock cord, rhinestone trim, twill fabric, and the processes most often paired with air mesh fabric include anti-pilling finish, injection moulding, ultrasonic welding.
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