Zinc Alloy Ramie Fabric for Skirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Ramie Fabric for Skirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Ramie Fabric is the version buyers specify for skirts 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 ramie 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 | Ramie Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Mercerised Finish, Chrome Plating |
| Processes | Warp Knitting, Ultrasonic Welding, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Skirts |
| Related applications | Jeans, Blouses, Activewear, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 200 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 Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life 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
- Jackets
- Socks
- Kidswear
- Scarves
- Shirts
- Suits
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 taffeta fabric, mesh fabric, cam buckle, sleeve head, and the processes most often paired with ramie fabric include flame retardant finishing, laminating, anti-pilling finish.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
