Brass Rayon Fabric for Jeans — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Rayon Fabric for Jeans: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Rayon Fabric is the version buyers specify for jeans 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 rayon fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Rayon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Laser Engraved Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Sanforising, Metal Stamping, Injection Moulding |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Related applications | Sportswear, Dresses, Workwear, Backpacks |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Caps
- Footwear
- Suits
- Swimwear
- Gloves
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 metal zipper, seam tape, silicone gripper tape, jacquard ribbon, and the processes most often paired with rayon fabric include calendering, metal stamping, embroidery.
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.
