Brass Mulberry Silk Fabric for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Mulberry Silk Fabric for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Mulberry Silk 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
Brass gives mulberry silk fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Mulberry Silk Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Anodised Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Warp Knitting, Bonding |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Socks, Bras, Luggage, Baby Clothing |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Yoga Wear
- Blazers
- Suits
- Home Curtains
- Coats
- Uniforms
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 polyester spandex fabric, silicone patch, georgette fabric, swing ticket, and the processes most often paired with mulberry silk fabric include brushing, singeing, ultrasonic welding.
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