Brass Denim Fabric for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Denim Fabric for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Denim Fabric is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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 denim 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 | Denim Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Antique Copper Finish, UV Printing |
| Processes | Moisture Wicking Finishing, Piece Dyeing, Die Casting |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Bedding Sets, Backpacks, Evening Wear, Sleepwear |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| 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 CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Uniforms
- Socks
- Bedding Sets
- Bridal Gowns
- Home Curtains
- Coats
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 wired edge ribbon, closed-end zipper, bias binding tape, merino wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with denim fabric include anti-static finishing, ultrasonic welding, warp knitting.
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.
