Brass French Terry Fabric for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass French Terry Fabric for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass French Terry Fabric is the version buyers specify for footwear 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 french terry 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 | French Terry Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Mercerised Finish, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Injection Moulding, Garment Washing |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Activewear, Bedding Sets, Baby Clothing, Kidswear |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| 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 AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blouses
- Bedding Sets
- Yoga Wear
- Upholstery
- Dresses
- Swimwear
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 wool fabric, denim fabric, cord lock, tulle fabric, and the processes most often paired with french terry fabric include laminating, anodising, moisture wicking finishing.
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.
