Glass Oxford Fabric for Blouses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Oxford Fabric for Blouses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Oxford Fabric is the version buyers specify for blouses 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
Glass gives oxford fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Oxford Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Chrome Plating, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Digital Printing, Anodising |
| Typical application | Blouses |
| Related applications | Kidswear, Baby Clothing, Caps, Bedding Sets |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Usual packing | 500 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 ISO 105 Colour Fastness on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Down Jackets
- Skirts
- Sportswear
- Outdoor Tents
- Uniforms
- Yoga Wear
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 waxed cotton cord, silicone patch, brocade fabric, taffeta label, and the processes most often paired with oxford fabric include piece dyeing, stone washing, digital printing.
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.
