Zinc Alloy Flame Retardant Fabric for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Flame Retardant Fabric for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Flame Retardant 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
Zinc Alloy gives flame retardant fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Flame Retardant Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 450 gsm |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Laser Engraved Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Warp Knitting, Enzyme Washing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Sportswear, Backpacks, Boots, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bedding Sets
- Dresses
- Blazers
- Outdoor Tents
- Upholstery
- 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 topstitch thread, fur trim, elastic cord, reflective webbing, and the processes most often paired with flame retardant fabric include stone washing, brushing, sanforising.
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.
