Copper Wool Fabric for Jeans — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Wool Fabric for Jeans: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Wool 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
Copper gives 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 | Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Garment Washing, Digital Printing |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Related applications | Suits, Baby Clothing, Bridal Gowns, Hats |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 500 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bras
- Sleepwear
- Outdoor Tents
- Underwear
- Sneakers
- Home Curtains
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 heat transfer label, buckle, jacquard fabric, reflective webbing, and the processes most often paired with wool fabric include electroplating, warp knitting, weft knitting.
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.
