Neoprene Guipure Lace Fabric for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Neoprene Guipure Lace Fabric for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Neoprene Guipure Lace 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
Neoprene gives guipure lace fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Guipure Lace Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Neoprene |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Embroidery, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Underwear, Swimwear, Bridal Gowns |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 105 Colour Fastness on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jackets
- Shirts
- Outdoor Tents
- Workwear
- Home Curtains
- Kidswear
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 velvet ribbon, shoulder patch, pique knit fabric, seersucker fabric, and the processes most often paired with guipure lace fabric include mercerising, singeing, anti-pilling finish.
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.
