Nickel Silver Bonded Fabric for Coats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Bonded Fabric for Coats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Bonded Fabric is the version buyers specify for coats 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
Nickel Silver gives bonded fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Bonded Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Silicone Wash Finish, Matte Black Coating |
| Processes | Singeing, Calendering, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Gloves, Blazers, Dresses |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 200 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 CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Workwear
- Socks
- Bags
- Blouses
- Down Jackets
- Sportswear
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 hook and eye tape, tencel lyocell fabric, organza fabric, cotton fabric, and the processes most often paired with bonded fabric include water repellent finishing, epoxy coating, sanforising.
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