Rubber Mulberry Silk Fabric for Coats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Mulberry Silk Fabric for Coats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Mulberry Silk Fabric is the version buyers specify for coats 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
Rubber gives mulberry silk fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Mulberry Silk Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Flame Retardant Finishing, Warp Knitting, Sublimation Printing |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Related applications | Bridal Gowns, Bedding Sets, Sportswear, Scarves |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 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 — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Backpacks
- Shirts
- Blouses
- Underwear
- Lingerie
- 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 camouflage print fabric, linen fabric, sewing thread, shock cord, and the processes most often paired with mulberry silk fabric include singeing, stone washing, heat setting.
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