Nylon Collar Canvas for Down Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Collar Canvas for Down Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Collar Canvas is the version buyers specify for down 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
Nylon gives collar canvas its strength and surface character. In practice that means the trim 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 | Collar Canvas |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 38 mm Width |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Powder Coating, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Bonding, Heat Transfer Printing, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Down Jackets |
| Related applications | Kidswear, Bridal Gowns, Hats, Luggage |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Kidswear
- Home Curtains
- Sneakers
- Hats
- Jackets
- 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 nylon zipper, duchess satin fabric, nylon spandex fabric, spandex fabric, and the processes most often paired with collar canvas include enzyme washing, epoxy coating, heat setting.
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.
