Bamboo Jacquard Fabric for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Jacquard Fabric for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Bamboo Jacquard Fabric is the version buyers specify for activewear 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
Bamboo gives jacquard fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Jacquard Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Rose Gold Plating, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Electroplating, Piece Dyeing |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Gloves, Luggage, Skirts, Activewear |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 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 — elastic recovery after 20 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
- Upholstery
- Trousers
- Bridal Gowns
- Yoga Wear
- Caps
- Uniforms
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 yarn-dyed check fabric, leather cord, crepe fabric, cotton thread, and the processes most often paired with jacquard fabric include laminating, water repellent finishing, die casting.
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