Nickel Silver Peach Skin Fabric for Caps — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Peach Skin Fabric for Caps: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Peach Skin Fabric is the version buyers specify for caps 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 peach skin fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Peach Skin Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Sanforising, Water Repellent Finishing, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Related applications | Underwear, Swimwear, Yoga Wear, Sneakers |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Socks
- Yoga Wear
- Lingerie
- Activewear
- Skirts
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 eyelet, printed ribbon, topstitch thread, striped fabric, and the processes most often paired with peach skin fabric include anodising, pu coating, weft knitting.
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