Ceramic Quilted Fabric for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Ceramic Quilted Fabric for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Ceramic Quilted Fabric is the version buyers specify for suits 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
Ceramic gives quilted 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 | Quilted Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Ceramic |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Garment Washing, Enamel Filling, Embossing |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Lingerie, Outdoor Tents, Evening Wear |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 500 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 ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Dresses
- Kidswear
- Sportswear
- Skirts
- Socks
- Outdoor Tents
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 toggle button, tassel trim, mesh fabric, pearl button, and the processes most often paired with quilted fabric include uv protection finishing, warp knitting, injection moulding.
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