PU Leather Non-Woven Fabric for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Non-Woven Fabric for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Non-Woven Fabric is the version buyers specify for outdoor tents 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
PU Leather gives non-woven fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Non-Woven Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Silicone Wash Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Laminating |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Upholstery, Gloves, Outdoor Tents, Home Curtains |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — pull strength after 10 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
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Blazers
- Hats
- Socks
- Luggage
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 air mesh fabric, fusible web tape, ripstop nylon fabric, wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with non-woven fabric include electroplating, embroidery, calendering.
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.
