ABS Resin Softshell Fabric for Workwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Softshell Fabric for Workwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Softshell Fabric is the version buyers specify for workwear 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
ABS Resin gives softshell fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric 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 | Softshell Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Powder Coating, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Electroplating, Singeing, Epoxy Coating |
| Typical application | Workwear |
| Related applications | Jackets, Trousers, Bedding Sets, Uniforms |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Upholstery
- Coats
- Skirts
- Yoga Wear
- Caps
- Blouses
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 sew-on button, ramie fabric, woven hang tag, heat transfer label, and the processes most often paired with softshell fabric include heat setting, water repellent finishing, weaving.
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