Silicone Velour Fabric for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Velour Fabric for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Velour Fabric is the version buyers specify for bras 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
Silicone gives velour fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Velour Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Mercerising, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Outdoor Tents, Dresses, Activewear, Kidswear |
| Test standard | GRS |
| 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 GRS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GRS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jeans
- Underwear
- Footwear
- Baby Clothing
- Caps
- Jackets
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 zipper tape, tpu laminated fabric, heat transfer label, velour fabric, and the processes most often paired with velour fabric include enzyme washing, stone washing, flame retardant finishing.
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