Rubber Tulle Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Tulle Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Tulle Fabric is the version buyers specify 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
Rubber gives tulle fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Tulle Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Embossing, Enzyme Washing |
| Typical applications | Kidswear, Jackets, Bedding Sets, Workwear |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sneakers
- Skirts
- Bridal Gowns
- Caps
- Outdoor Tents
- 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 invisible zipper, lace fabric, duchess satin fabric, knit interlining, and the processes most often paired with tulle fabric include laminating, piece dyeing, flame retardant finishing.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
