Nylon Nylon Fabric for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Nylon Fabric for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Nylon 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
Nylon gives nylon 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 | Nylon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Black Nickel Finish, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Warp Knitting, Anti-Static Finishing, PU Coating |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Jeans, Evening Wear, Sportswear, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Lingerie
- Backpacks
- Outdoor Tents
- Footwear
- Skirts
- Baby Clothing
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 hemp fabric, aglet, swivel hook, horn button, and the processes most often paired with nylon fabric include metal stamping, ultrasonic welding, calendering.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
