Wood Nylon Fabric for Blazers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Nylon Fabric for Blazers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Nylon Fabric is the version buyers specify for blazers 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
Wood gives nylon 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 | Nylon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Rose Gold Plating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Sanforising, Ultrasonic Welding |
| Typical application | Blazers |
| Related applications | Gloves, Kidswear, Boots, Hats |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Lingerie
- Shirts
- Activewear
- Bags
- 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 scuba knit fabric, crepe fabric, ladder lock, hook and loop tape, and the processes most often paired with nylon fabric include flame retardant finishing, water repellent finishing, metal stamping.
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