Nylon Faux Fur Fabric for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Faux Fur Fabric for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Faux Fur 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
Nylon gives faux fur fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Faux Fur Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Sandblasted Finish, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Warp Knitting, Anti-Static Finishing, Flame Retardant Finishing |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Shirts, Evening Wear, Sleepwear, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Down Jackets
- Boots
- Dresses
- Baby Clothing
- Sportswear
- 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 boning tape, hem tape, printed ribbon, peach skin fabric, and the processes most often paired with faux fur fabric include weaving, embroidery, enamel filling.
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.
