Iron Fleece Fabric for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Fleece Fabric for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Fleece Fabric is the version buyers specify for bras 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
Iron gives fleece fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Fleece Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Matte Black Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Injection Moulding, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Baby Clothing, Hats, Suits, Home Curtains |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 200 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 ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Down Jackets
- Activewear
- Trousers
- Dresses
- Blazers
- Bras
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 waterproof zipper, rivet, dtf transfer film, resin button, and the processes most often paired with fleece fabric include rotary printing, moisture wicking finishing, pu coating.
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.
