PU Leather Nylon Fabric for Suits — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Nylon Fabric for Suits: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Nylon Fabric is the version buyers specify for suits 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 nylon fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Nylon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Gunmetal Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Epoxy Coating, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Suits |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Jackets, Caps, Home Curtains |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Backpacks
- Baby Clothing
- Home Curtains
- Bras
- Blouses
- Uniforms
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 cashmere fabric, oxford fabric, chest canvas, cord stopper, and the processes most often paired with nylon fabric include weaving, anti-bacterial finishing, warp knitting.
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.
