3D bubble yarn fabric 230GSM Double pleated chiffon yarn jacquard fabric dress luggage fabric

Product Overview

This 230 GSM 3D bubble yarn fabric is presented as a double-pleated chiffon-yarn jacquard fabric with a raised, bubble-like surface. The textured construction gives the material visible depth while the source description emphasizes a soft touch, sheer appearance, flowing drape, and stretchy quality.

The fabric is primarily positioned for dresses and other fashion garments. It may also be considered for skirts, blouses, scarves, shawls, hats, decorative panels, and similar applications where surface texture is an important design feature.

The current listing identifies a weight of 230 GSM while also describing the material as lightweight and sheer. Buyers should therefore evaluate a physical sample and confirm the measured weight, width, opacity, composition, and construction before approving bulk production.

The product title also refers to “luggage fabric,” but the page does not provide confirmed abrasion, tear, puncture, water-resistance, coating, lamination, or backing specifications for this particular material. Luggage or bag applications should be treated as conditional and tested separately.

Product Specifications

Material, Construction, Appearance, and Hand Feel

The defining feature of this fabric is its raised, irregular surface. The bubble-like texture produces highlights and shadows across the fabric, giving garments more visual depth than a flat chiffon or plain woven material.

The source describes the construction as combining chiffon yarn with a jacquard-developed textured pattern. Because the exact weave or knit structure, yarn count, denier, and fiber percentages are not published, buyers should request a technical specification sheet or submit their required construction before quotation.

The fabric is described as soft and flowing, making it relevant to designs that depend on movement and dimensional texture. Its sheer appearance can create an airy layered effect, although opacity may change with color, garment fullness, lighting, and lining choice.

Because the published 230 GSM weight appears substantial relative to the “lightweight and sheer” description, sample evaluation is especially important. Buyers should confirm whether 230 GSM represents the finished fabric weight and assess the actual drape, thickness, bulk, and transparency in the selected color.

Key Product Features

• Three-dimensional surface: The raised bubble or rippled pattern creates visible texture without relying solely on printing.
• Soft, flowing presentation: The source-described hand feel and drape support feminine silhouettes, overlays, gathers, and relaxed garment shapes.
• Sheer fashion effect: The translucent appearance can be used deliberately for layered garments, sleeves, yokes, and decorative panels.
• Stretchy quality: Some give is described, but stretch direction, elongation, and recovery must be confirmed for fitted products.
• Color-development support: Plain-color lab dips and approval samples can support seasonal collections and project-specific shade development.
• OEM flexibility: OEM service and logo customization may be evaluated according to the buyer’s design and order requirements.

Detailed Applications and Use Cases

Dresses and Skirts

Dresses and skirts are the strongest stated applications for this fabric. The raised jacquard texture can add dimension to occasion dresses, feminine daywear, tiered skirts, gathered silhouettes, puff sleeves, and statement panels.

Its flowing appearance can support movement in fuller silhouettes, while the textured surface helps a solid-colored garment appear more visually complex. Because the fabric is described as sheer, a lining, slip, or layered construction may be required for body coverage. Buyers should check whether the 230 GSM weight creates the intended amount of volume before finalizing gathers or multiple layers.

Blouses, Shirts, and Fashion Tops

The product is categorized for shirts and blouses and can be considered for textured tops, relaxed blouses, decorative sleeves, yokes, and overlay panels. Its three-dimensional surface is particularly suitable when the design needs interest without a printed motif.

For close-fitting tops, confirm stretch recovery and surface comfort through a wear sample. For sheer colors or open constructions, consider a camisole, partial lining, or double-layer body. Necklines, button plackets, cuffs, and other structured areas may require facing, binding, or lightweight reinforcement.

Layered and Occasion Garments

The combination of transparency, texture, and flowing drape may suit overlays, cape details, statement sleeves, ruffles, and occasionwear. The surface can create depth under directional lighting, making it relevant to fashion collections where tactile appearance is central to the design.

Sampling is recommended before specifying dense gathering or multiple layers, as the actual bulk of a 230 GSM textured fabric may differ from conventional lightweight chiffon.

Scarves and Shawls

The source recommends scarves and shawls. The soft touch and flowing appearance can support decorative wraps and fashion accessories, particularly when the raised surface is intended to be the main visual feature.

However, 230 GSM may feel more substantial than standard scarf-weight chiffon. Buyers should handle a cutting or hanger sample to confirm weight, edge appearance, drape, and comfort around the neck.

Hats, Trims, and Decorative Accessories

The fabric may be used for soft hats, garment trims, bows, fabric flowers, overlays, and other decorative components. Where shape retention is required, an interfacing, backing, or supporting base fabric may be necessary.

Luggage and Bag Applications — Conditional

The title includes a luggage-fabric reference, but the published product details do not confirm that this fabric provides the performance normally required for suitcase shells, backpacks, duffel bags, or other high-abrasion products.

Before using it for luggage, buyers should confirm whether the proposed application is limited to a decorative exterior panel or whether the fabric will receive a backing, coating, or lamination. Appropriate abrasion, tear, puncture, seam-strength, colorfastness, and water-resistance tests should be agreed upon before bulk production. The available information does not establish this product as waterproof or as a substitute for nylon, Cordura, or engineered luggage fabric.

Design and Manufacturing Considerations

• Lining and opacity: Evaluate each color under intended lighting. A full or partial lining may be required for dresses, skirts, and tops.
• Cutting: Check the direction and consistency of the pleated or bubble texture before establishing marker orientation and garment-panel placement.
• Needles and stitching: Conduct a sewing trial using a fine, sharp needle appropriate to the confirmed base structure. Adjust thread and tension to avoid snagging, puckering, or flattening the raised surface.
• Seams and edges: Test narrow overlocking, binding, French seams, or other lightweight finishing methods against the actual thickness and fraying behavior of the sample.
• Pressing: Use controlled temperature, pressure, and steam during sampling. Excessive pressing may change a textured or pleated surface.
• Stretch: Confirm stretch direction, elongation, recovery, and dimensional stability before developing fitted garments.
• Color approval: Approve a lab dip and production-quality sample under the buyer’s standard light sources before bulk dyeing.
• Performance testing: Depending on the application, consider colorfastness, dimensional stability, seam slippage, snagging, pilling, tearing, and care testing.
• Bulk approval: Confirm weight, width, composition, hand feel, texture, shade, and usable roll quality in the purchase specification.

Customization, Sampling, and Bulk Ordering

FabricsTrades can evaluate OEM requirements and logo customization according to the project. Buyers seeking custom colors should provide a physical color reference, Pantone reference, or other agreed standard and specify the required light source for shade approval.

Normal published timelines are:

• Lab dip: 3–5 days
• Plain-color approval sample: 7–10 days
• Bulk production: 3–20 days

Monthly production capacity is stated as more than 3 million meters. Actual scheduling should be confirmed according to the color, finishing route, order quantity, testing requirements, and production calendar.

Pricing depends on the requested quantity and quality level. The listed online price uses three quantity brackets, with more favorable unit pricing at higher quantities. Request a project quotation to confirm the applicable MOQ, sample charges, bulk price, packing method, freight terms, and delivery schedule.

For first-time customers, the typical large-order payment term is 30% deposit and 70% before shipment by T/T. L/C may be considered for repeat customers, and other terms can be negotiated. Available shipping methods include express and sea freight.

Factory visits are welcome, and pickup from an airport or railway station may be arranged with advance coordination.

FabricsTrades Sourcing and Development Support

FabricsTrades is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou, within one of the world’s most concentrated textile manufacturing regions. In addition to its own manufacturing capabilities, the company works with specialized weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing, coating, finishing, and garment-support facilities throughout the regional supply chain.

If the standard 3D bubble yarn fabric does not fully meet a project’s requirements, the team can help evaluate alternative colors, constructions, weights, widths, finishes, backings, or development routes. Feasibility, MOQ, price, testing, and lead time depend on the final specification and should be confirmed before sampling.

2024–2026 Fabric Regulations & Compliance Update

The exact fiber composition and finishing chemistry of the selected fabric should be confirmed before determining which market requirements apply.

Buyers supplying garments to the EU may need to review the ESPR and Digital Product Passport overview when planning product-data, material-composition, traceability, and supply-chain documentation. Applicable obligations and implementation dates can vary by product group and destination market.

The 2024–2026 global textile compliance overview can also help sourcing teams identify chemical, restricted-substance, labeling, traceability, and retailer requirements that may affect the finished garment or accessory.

These resources are contextual guidance and do not establish that this product is certified or compliant with a particular regulation. Before sampling and quotation, buyers should communicate the destination market, final product category, restricted-substance list, testing standard, and required documentation.

Available supporting documents may depend on the final composition, color, finish, production batch, destination market, and testing request. Contact FabricsTrades to ask about available test reports, certificates, declarations, technical data, traceability records, or third-party testing support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 230 GSM 3D bubble yarn fabric?

It is a textured chiffon-yarn jacquard fabric with a raised bubble-like or rippled surface. The current listing specifies a weight of 230 GSM and describes the fabric as soft, sheer, flowing, and stretchy.

Is the fabric definitely 100% polyester?

The product is listed under Polyester Chiffon and Polyester Fabrics, but an exact fiber composition and percentage are not published. Confirm the composition with FabricsTrades before quotation or compliance testing.

Does this fabric require a lining?

A lining is likely to be appropriate for many dresses, skirts, and tops because the fabric is described as sheer. The final decision should be based on the selected color, garment design, desired coverage, and approved sample.

Can this fabric be used for luggage or bags?

Only after application-specific confirmation. The published information does not provide abrasion, tear, puncture, water-resistance, coating, or backing data, so luggage use should be tested and may require reinforcement, lamination, or a supporting fabric.

How long does a lab dip take?

A lab dip normally takes 3–5 days. A plain-color approval sample normally takes 7–10 days.

Can FabricsTrades provide OEM service?

Yes. OEM service is available depending on the buyer’s requirements, and logo customization can be evaluated for the project.

What is the monthly production capacity?

The published production capacity is more than 3 million meters per month. Order-specific availability should still be confirmed against the production schedule.

What is the bulk-production lead time?

The published mass-production lead time is 3–20 days. The actual schedule depends on quantity, color, finish, testing, and sample approval.

Can buyers visit the factory?

Yes. Factory visits are welcome, and airport or railway-station pickup may be arranged with advance notice.

How is the product price determined?

Pricing depends on the requested quantity and quality. The online unit price is divided into three quantity brackets, and larger quantities receive more favorable pricing.

How many meters are in one yard?

One yard equals 0.9144 meter.

Request a Quote or Sample

To request a quotation, lab dip, approval sample, test report, or custom-development evaluation, please provide:

• Intended garment or end use
• Required fiber composition
• Target weight and width
• Color or color standard
• Required texture, stretch, finish, coating, or backing
• Order quantity and expected MOQ
• Destination market
• Testing, certification, declaration, or traceability requirements
• Packaging and shipping preferences
• Target approval and delivery dates

FabricsTrades can review the specification and advise on sampling, customization, testing support, commercial terms, and production feasibility.