Zinc Alloy Lace Fabric for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Lace Fabric for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Lace Fabric is the version buyers specify for suits 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
Zinc Alloy gives lace fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Lace Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Rose Gold Plating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Embossing, Weft Knitting, Epoxy Coating |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Coats, Bras, Evening Wear, Hats |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| 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 Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Evening Wear
- Home Curtains
- Sleepwear
- Skirts
- Uniforms
- Sportswear
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 buckle, boning tape, knit interlining, silk fabric, and the processes most often paired with lace fabric include screen printing, singeing, uv protection finishing.
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