Wood Softshell Fabric for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Softshell Fabric for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Softshell Fabric is the version buyers specify for lingerie 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
Wood gives softshell fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Softshell Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 450 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, Piece Dyeing, Mercerising |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Shirts, Evening Wear, Coats, Bridal Gowns |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Upholstery
- Luggage
- Sneakers
- Shirts
- Home Curtains
- Hats
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 bra ring and slider, guipure lace fabric, printed ribbon, air mesh fabric, and the processes most often paired with softshell fabric include screen printing, yarn dyeing, heat transfer printing.
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.
