Cotton Quilted Fabric for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Quilted Fabric for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Cotton Quilted 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
Cotton gives quilted 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 | Quilted Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Cotton |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Brushing, Metal Stamping, UV Protection Finishing |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Skirts, Socks, Coats, Sportswear |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Workwear
- Socks
- Kidswear
- Shirts
- Evening Wear
- Footwear
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 fusible web tape, dtf transfer film, velvet ribbon, wooden button, and the processes most often paired with quilted fabric include metal stamping, enzyme washing, electroplating.
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