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Quilted Nylon

A light nylon shell stitched to a layer of polyester wadding in diamond or channel quilting. It gives bomber hats, trapper hats and winter caps a warm, light, wind-resistant shell, and also serves as a padded lining.

Reference specification

Updated

Close-up of black diamond-quilted nylon
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (Eco Jersey Limited)

Specification

What is typical, and what we confirm for your order

Typical for this fabric type

Construction
Quilted, Woven
Knit
Woven shell, quilted to wadding
Usual composition
Nylon (polyamide) shell quilted to polyester wadding; a lining can be quilted in too.
Weight class
Midweight
Feel
Light, smooth and puffy
Season
Winter
Warmth
High
Breathability
Low
Stretch
Low
Moisture management
Low
Quick drying
High
Softness
High
Durability
High
Wind resistance
High
Water resistance
Low

General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric.

Mr Balaclava specification

Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote.

Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Test first
  • Screen printing Test first
  • Sublimation printing Not suitable
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Test first
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Test first
  • Leather-style patch Test first

Embroidery through the wadding is planned around the quilting lines; logos are often added as a sewn patch or a label. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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