Bamboo Striped Fabric for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Striped Fabric for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Striped Fabric is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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
Bamboo gives striped fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Striped Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Mercerised Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Singeing, Injection Moulding |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Sportswear, Jeans, Down Jackets, Caps |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| 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 Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Kidswear
- Upholstery
- Home Curtains
- Uniforms
- Jeans
- Bridal Gowns
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 side release buckle, shoulder pad, shock cord, cotton fabric, and the processes most often paired with striped fabric include epoxy coating, flame retardant finishing, enamel filling.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
