Acrylic Jacquard Fabric for Jeans — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Jacquard Fabric for Jeans: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Acrylic Jacquard Fabric is the version buyers specify for jeans 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
Acrylic gives jacquard fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Jacquard Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Acrylic |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Enzyme Wash Finish, Anodised Finish |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, PU Coating, Embroidery |
| Typical application | Jeans |
| Related applications | Socks, Bags, Baby Clothing, Hats |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| 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 REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Activewear
- Bedding Sets
- Home Curtains
- Underwear
- Gloves
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 scuba knit fabric, satin ribbon, cotton label, chiffon fabric, and the processes most often paired with jacquard fabric include electroplating, enamel filling, uv protection finishing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
