TPU Velvet Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Velvet Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Velvet 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
TPU gives velvet fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Velvet Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Anodised Finish |
| Processes | Weaving, Epoxy Coating, Enzyme Washing |
| Typical applications | Baby Clothing, Footwear, Evening Wear, Blouses |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Scarves
- Dresses
- Uniforms
- Bridal Gowns
- Sleepwear
- Baby Clothing
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 waterproof seam seal tape, eyelet, fur trim, velcro hook tape, and the processes most often paired with velvet fabric include laminating, metal stamping, digital printing.
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