Brass Mulberry Silk Fabric for Upholstery — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Mulberry Silk Fabric for Upholstery: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Mulberry Silk Fabric is the version buyers specify for upholstery 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 mulberry silk fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Mulberry Silk Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, Anodising, Sublimation Printing |
| Typical application | Upholstery |
| Related applications | Gloves, Suits, Down Jackets, Luggage |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — pull strength after 30 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
- Sneakers
- Suits
- Lingerie
- Swimwear
- Backpacks
- Trousers
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 iron-on patch, wooden button, jersey knit fabric, chambray fabric, and the processes most often paired with mulberry silk fabric include embossing, mercerising, injection moulding.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
