Brass Wool Fabric for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Wool Fabric for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Wool Fabric is the version buyers specify for socks 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 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 | Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Flame Retardant Finishing, Embossing |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Socks, Gloves, Caps, Boots |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Uniforms
- Outdoor Tents
- Bridal Gowns
- Bras
- Swimwear
- Trousers
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 size sticker, leather patch, swivel hook, scuba knit fabric, and the processes most often paired with wool fabric include moisture wicking finishing, brushing, garment washing.
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