Polyester Chambray Fabric for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Chambray Fabric for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Chambray Fabric is the version buyers specify for lingerie 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 chambray fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Chambray Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Enzyme Wash Finish, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Digital Printing, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Activewear, Outdoor Tents, Footwear, Lingerie |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Activewear
- Kidswear
- Upholstery
- Jeans
- Bras
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 buttonhole elastic, o-ring, linen fabric, leather cord, and the processes most often paired with chambray fabric include garment washing, anti-pilling finish, metal stamping.
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