POM Plastic Mesh Fabric for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Mesh Fabric for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Mesh Fabric is the version buyers specify for footwear 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
POM Plastic gives mesh 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 | Mesh Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Anodised Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Brushing, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Underwear, Home Curtains, Coats, Bags |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| 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 RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Bags
- Trousers
- Upholstery
- Bras
- Jackets
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 chest canvas, fabric button, cord stopper, chambray fabric, and the processes most often paired with mesh fabric include bonding, anti-static finishing, metal stamping.
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.
