Nylon Merino Wool Fabric for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Merino Wool Fabric for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Merino Wool Fabric is the version buyers specify for socks 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 merino wool fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Merino Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Powder Coating, Anodised Finish |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Anodising, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Bridal Gowns, Bags, Scarves, Coats |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Footwear
- Gloves
- Socks
- Swimwear
- Skirts
- Lingerie
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 guipure lace, guipure lace fabric, woven interlining, non-woven interlining, and the processes most often paired with merino wool fabric include ultrasonic welding, calendering, laser cutting.
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.
