Nickel Silver Coated Fabric for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Coated Fabric for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Coated Fabric is the version buyers specify for down jackets 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
Nickel Silver gives coated fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Mercerised Finish, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Laser Cutting, Ultrasonic Welding, Rotary Printing |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Skirts, Activewear, Sneakers |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 30 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
- Socks
- Bras
- Home Curtains
- Caps
- Upholstery
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 metallic thread, two-way separating zipper, sweatshirt fleece, power mesh fabric, and the processes most often paired with coated fabric include anti-pilling finish, uv protection finishing, sublimation printing.
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