Nickel Silver Lace Fabric for Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Lace Fabric for Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nickel Silver Lace Fabric is the version buyers specify for 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 lace fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Lace Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nickel Silver |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Chrome Plating, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Mercerising, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Related applications | Skirts, Dresses, Caps, Baby Clothing |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Home Curtains
- Down Jackets
- Blazers
- Gloves
- Baby Clothing
- Lingerie
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 pique knit fabric, combed cotton fabric, resin button, heat transfer vinyl, and the processes most often paired with lace fabric include injection moulding, metal stamping, 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.
