Recycled PET Recycled Polyester Fabric for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Recycled Polyester Fabric for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Recycled Polyester Fabric is the version buyers specify for bras 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
Recycled PET gives recycled polyester fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Recycled Polyester Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Epoxy Doming, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Bonding, Anti-Static Finishing, Heat Setting |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Footwear, Upholstery, Activewear, Sleepwear |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Skirts
- Coats
- Sportswear
- Boots
- 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 flannel fabric, toggle button, zipper tape, lace trim, and the processes most often paired with recycled polyester fabric include heat transfer printing, enzyme washing, weft knitting.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
