PU Leather Core Spun Thread for Bags — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Core Spun Thread for Bags: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Core Spun Thread is the version buyers specify for bags 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 core spun thread its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the trim 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 | Core Spun Thread |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 5# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Sandblasted Finish, Chrome Plating, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Sublimation Printing, Anodising |
| Typical application | Bags |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Caps, Bags, Boots |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 100 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 AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 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
- Home Curtains
- Activewear
- Shirts
- Baby Clothing
- Coats
- Sportswear
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 pique knit fabric, duchess satin fabric, stud trim, o-ring, and the processes most often paired with core spun thread include rotary printing, injection moulding, embroidery.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
