PU Leather Modal Fabric for Luggage — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Modal Fabric for Luggage: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Modal 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
PU Leather gives modal fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Modal Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating, Pearlescent Coating |
| Processes | Moisture Wicking Finishing, Sublimation Printing, Flame Retardant Finishing |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Related applications | Evening Wear, Scarves, Suits, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 20 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
- Boots
- Home Curtains
- Swimwear
- Skirts
- Luggage
- Lingerie
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 aglet, fleece fabric, embroidery thread, woven patch, and the processes most often paired with modal fabric include sanforising, singeing, screen printing.
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.
