Nickel Silver Viscose Fabric for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Viscose Fabric for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Viscose Fabric is the version buyers specify for down jackets 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 viscose fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Viscose Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Antique Brass Plating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Embroidery, PU Coating, Mercerising |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Socks, Outdoor Tents, Workwear, Boots |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| 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 ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Evening Wear
- Boots
- Blouses
- Upholstery
- Swimwear
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 fringe trim, organic cotton fabric, chest canvas, chain trim, and the processes most often paired with viscose fabric include bonding, yarn dyeing, water repellent finishing.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
