TPU Anti-Static Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Anti-Static Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Anti-Static 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 anti-static fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Anti-Static Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Metal Stamping, Embossing |
| Typical applications | Sportswear, Gloves, Underwear, Suits |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Caps
- Uniforms
- Swimwear
- Blazers
- Outdoor Tents
- Home Curtains
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 toggle button, cord end, fur trim, uv protection fabric, and the processes most often paired with anti-static fabric include stone washing, yarn dyeing, laser cutting.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
