Nylon Spandex Shiny Dark Copper #16

Dark Copper Milliskin Shiny Nylon Spandex from Stretchhouse is one of our most distinctive color offerings — a warm, burnished metallic copper tone with the high-gloss surface finish that makes Milliskin Shiny the go-to fabric for figure skating, fashion swimwear, and performance costumes that need to command attention. The dark copper reads with a rich, bronzed warmth under stage and rink lighting — more subtle than gold, more dramatic than bronze, with the shimmer of a high-gloss surface.

• Content: 80% Nylon / 20% Spandex
• Weight: 210 GSM
• Width: 60 inches (152.4 cm)
• Stretch: 4-way stretch
• Style: MLS601 | Color #16
• Reorderable: Yes

The Dark Copper Color

Dark Copper (#16) sits at the intersection of bronze, gold, and copper tones — a warm, richly saturated color that reads as distinctly metallic without the flat brightness of standard gold. Under stage lighting and rink lighting, the combination of the copper hue and the high-gloss Shiny surface creates a luminous, shifting warmth that’s uniquely eye-catching. This color is particularly popular for:

• Figure skating programs with a classical, glamorous, or harvest/autumn theme
• Contemporary dance costumes referencing earth tones, warmth, or natural elements
• Fashion swimwear seeking a luxury, editorial aesthetic
• Ballroom dance costumes — copper/bronze tones are a staple of Latin and Standard competitive dance
• Festival and performance bodysuits where warm metallic tones are part of the visual palette

Sewing Tips

Ballpoint needle (75/11 or 80/12) · Polyester thread in copper or metallic thread for visible seams · Stretch stitch or serger · Teflon presser foot recommended for the smoothest feed on the high-gloss surface · Machine wash cold, hang or tumble dry low · Avoid rough surfaces that can scuff the shiny finish.

Request a free sample — the copper hue varies significantly between screen calibrations and should be seen in person before color-matching. Contact us for wholesale pricing on 10+ yard orders.