Aluminium Waterproof Breathable Fabric for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Waterproof Breathable Fabric for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Aluminium Waterproof Breathable Fabric is the version buyers specify for activewear 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
Aluminium gives waterproof breathable fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Waterproof Breathable Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Aluminium |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Black Nickel Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | UV Protection Finishing, Enamel Filling, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Swimwear, Gloves, Down Jackets, Skirts |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 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 GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength 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
- Uniforms
- Baby Clothing
- Down Jackets
- Lingerie
- Coats
- Backpacks
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 rayon fabric, grommet, iron-on patch, bungee cord, and the processes most often paired with waterproof breathable fabric include singeing, ultrasonic welding, yarn dyeing.
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