Polyester Modal Fabric for Sleepwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Modal Fabric for Sleepwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Polyester Modal Fabric is the version buyers specify for sleepwear 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 modal fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Modal Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Black Nickel Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Piece Dyeing, PU Coating |
| Typical application | Sleepwear |
| Related applications | Footwear, Blazers, Boots, Bridal Gowns |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Upholstery
- Jackets
- Shirts
- Trousers
- Sportswear
- Uniforms
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 jacquard ribbon, striped fabric, open-end zipper, sewing thread, and the processes most often paired with modal fabric include piece dyeing, rotary printing, brushing.
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.
