Glass Stretch Denim Fabric for Swimwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Stretch Denim Fabric for Swimwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Stretch Denim Fabric is the version buyers specify for swimwear 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
Glass gives stretch denim 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 | Stretch Denim Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Epoxy Doming, Enzyme Wash Finish, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Weaving, Embossing, Anodising |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Down Jackets, Baby Clothing, Hats |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Uniforms
- Upholstery
- Outdoor Tents
- Yoga Wear
- Scarves
- Socks
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 cotton fabric, pearl button, polyester fabric, bias binding tape, and the processes most often paired with stretch denim fabric include stone washing, heat transfer printing, metal stamping.
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.
