Copper Flame Retardant Fabric for Blouses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Flame Retardant Fabric for Blouses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Flame Retardant Fabric is the version buyers specify for blouses 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
Copper gives flame retardant fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Flame Retardant Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Silicone Wash Finish, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Bonding, Heat Setting, Water Repellent Finishing |
| Typical application | Blouses |
| Related applications | Socks, Scarves, Boots, Gloves |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Caps
- Blazers
- Blouses
- Footwear
- Coats
- Scarves
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 braided elastic, nylon fabric, seersucker fabric, camouflage print fabric, and the processes most often paired with flame retardant fabric include digital printing, screen printing, singeing.
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