POM Plastic Viscose Fabric for Scarves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Viscose Fabric for Scarves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Viscose Fabric is the version buyers specify for scarves 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 viscose fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Viscose Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Chrome Plating, Powder Coating, Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Processes | Bonding, Enzyme Washing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Scarves |
| Related applications | Activewear, Bras, Kidswear, Sportswear |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Upholstery
- Bridal Gowns
- Underwear
- Sleepwear
- Footwear
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 shank button, guipure lace fabric, bonded fabric, swivel hook, and the processes most often paired with viscose fabric include heat transfer printing, ultrasonic welding, laminating.
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.
