TPU Moisture Wicking Fabric for Luggage — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Moisture Wicking Fabric for Luggage: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Moisture Wicking Fabric is the version buyers specify for luggage 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 moisture wicking 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 | Moisture Wicking Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Powder Coating, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Warp Knitting, Calendering |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Related applications | Underwear, Jackets, Bridal Gowns, Blazers |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| 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 REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jeans
- Dresses
- Blouses
- Boots
- Bridal Gowns
- Scarves
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 velvet ribbon, rib knit fabric, cotton twill tape, bra underwire, and the processes most often paired with moisture wicking fabric include epoxy coating, flame retardant finishing, enamel filling.
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