Brass Organic Cotton Fabric for Uniforms — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Organic Cotton Fabric for Uniforms: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Organic Cotton Fabric is the version buyers specify for uniforms 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 organic cotton 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 | Organic Cotton Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 450 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Antique Brass Plating, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Enzyme Washing, Sublimation Printing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Related applications | Activewear, Bras, Swimwear, Jackets |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Boots
- Suits
- Coats
- Hats
- Upholstery
- Bridal Gowns
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 piping cord, knitted elastic, buckle, side release buckle, and the processes most often paired with organic cotton fabric include heat transfer printing, singeing, screen printing.
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