Genuine Leather Anti-Bacterial Fabric for Sportswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Anti-Bacterial Fabric for Sportswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Anti-Bacterial Fabric is the version buyers specify for sportswear 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
Genuine Leather gives anti-bacterial fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Anti-Bacterial Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 450 gsm |
| Common finishes | Black Nickel Finish, Matte Black Coating, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Embroidery, Weaving, Sublimation Printing |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Related applications | Bedding Sets, Upholstery, Socks, Jackets |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| Usual packing | 500 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 RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Blazers
- Outdoor Tents
- Backpacks
- Shirts
- Home Curtains
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 seam tape, covered button, mulberry silk fabric, taffeta label, and the processes most often paired with anti-bacterial fabric include injection moulding, flame retardant finishing, sanforising.
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