TPU Softshell Fabric for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Softshell Fabric for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Softshell Fabric is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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
TPU gives softshell fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | TPU |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Anodised Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Rose Gold Plating |
| Processes | UV Protection Finishing, Anodising, Screen Printing |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Caps, Blouses, Bras |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 105 Colour Fastness on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 105 Colour Fastness documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Yoga Wear
- Swimwear
- Socks
- Uniforms
- Blouses
- Outdoor Tents
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 jacquard webbing, cord stopper, corduroy fabric, combed cotton fabric, and the processes most often paired with softshell fabric include uv protection finishing, heat setting, injection moulding.
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.
