Iron Faux Leather Fabric for Yoga Wear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Faux Leather Fabric for Yoga Wear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Faux Leather Fabric is the version buyers specify for yoga wear 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
Iron gives faux leather fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Faux Leather Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Iron |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Anodised Finish, UV Printing |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Warp Knitting, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Yoga Wear |
| Related applications | Luggage, Skirts, Trousers, Sportswear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| 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 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
- Lingerie
- Kidswear
- Luggage
- Activewear
- Bras
- Swimwear
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 shoulder pad, webbing tape, flannel fabric, interlock knit fabric, and the processes most often paired with faux leather fabric include pu coating, sublimation printing, garment washing.
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.
