Brass French Terry Fabric for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass French Terry Fabric for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass French Terry Fabric is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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 french terry fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | French Terry Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Gunmetal Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Injection Moulding, Brushing, Bonding |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Activewear, Bedding Sets, Shirts, Bras |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| Usual packing | 200 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 RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Suits
- Workwear
- Down Jackets
- Bags
- Boots
- Baby Clothing
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 shell button, waxed cotton cord, metal button, zipper puller, and the processes most often paired with french terry fabric include laminating, laser cutting, die casting.
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.
