Brass Cupro Fabric for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Cupro Fabric for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Cupro 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 cupro fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Cupro Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Anodised Finish, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Singeing, Epoxy Coating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Shirts, Upholstery, Workwear, Bridal Gowns |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Luggage
- Baby Clothing
- Sleepwear
- Kidswear
- Bras
- Scarves
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 taslan fabric, organza ribbon, dtf transfer film, crepe fabric, and the processes most often paired with cupro fabric include ultrasonic welding, flame retardant finishing, warp 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.
