Parachute fabric, also known in the market as nylon micro fabric, is a lightweight and technical textile widely used in ready-to-wear garments. It is not used in real parachute production and is strictly a fashion and apparel fabric. Thanks to its modern, slightly wrinkled and stylish appearance, it is widely preferred in both outerwear and sportswear collections.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parachute fabric has the following properties:
- Standard water-repellent performance
- Lightweight and thin structure
- Slightly wrinkled (crinkled) modern look
- Smooth and stylish surface
- Soft hand feel
- Durable synthetic fiber structure (mainly polyester / nylon based)
- Available in multiple quality grades
USAGE FEATURES
Parachute fabric has a very wide application range:
- Outer shell fabric for jackets and coats
- Lining material for leather jackets
- Double-sided usable fabric constructions
- Fashion outerwear products
- Lightweight sports jackets
- Everyday casual wear
OUTERWEAR & FILLING APPLICATIONS
Parachute fabric is widely used in winter jackets and padded coats.
It is used as the outer fabric and combined with different insulation fillings such as:
- Duck down
- Goose down
- Siliconized polyester fiber filling (ball fiber)
- Other synthetic padding materials
This combination provides:
- High thermal insulation
- Lightweight warmth
- Volume and shape retention
- Comfortable wearing experience
SWIMWEAR & SUBLIMATION PRINTING USAGE
Parachute fabric is also widely used in men’s and women’s swim shorts (beach shorts).
Because it is mainly polyester-based, it is suitable for sublimation printing, which allows:
- High-quality full-color prints
- Vibrant and sharp designs
- Long-lasting print durability
This makes it very popular in summer sportswear and beachwear collections.
IMPORTANT NOTE
- Parachute fabric is not used in actual parachute manufacturing
- It is exclusively produced for fashion and textile garments
APPLICATION AREAS
- Puffer jackets and winter coats
- Sports jackets and casual outerwear
- Swim shorts and beachwear products
- Lightweight fashion jackets
- Leather jacket linings
- Promotional jackets
CONCLUSION
Parachute fabric (nylon micro) is a versatile and functional textile known for its lightweight structure, water-repellent surface, sublimation printing compatibility, and modern appearance. With multiple quality grades available, it is widely used in both winter outerwear and summer sportswear production.
