Brass Boiled Wool Fabric for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Boiled Wool Fabric for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Boiled Wool 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
Brass gives boiled wool fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Boiled Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Enzyme Washing, Injection Moulding, PU Coating |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Gloves, Scarves, Caps, Footwear |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bras
- Yoga Wear
- Bags
- Upholstery
- Caps
- Backpacks
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 anti-slip tape, satin fabric, waterproof breathable fabric, rib knit fabric, and the processes most often paired with boiled wool fabric include ultrasonic welding, mercerising, screen printing.
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.
