Polyester Canvas Fabric for Coats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Canvas Fabric for Coats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Canvas 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
Polyester gives canvas fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Canvas Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Warp Knitting, Screen Printing, Injection Moulding |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Related applications | Jeans, Uniforms, Bedding Sets, Luggage |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 105 Colour Fastness on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Lingerie
- Suits
- Yoga Wear
- Outdoor Tents
- Workwear
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 shoulder patch, ramie fabric, heat transfer label, anti-slip tape, and the processes most often paired with canvas fabric include calendering, metal stamping, die casting.
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.
