ABS Resin Flame Retardant Fabric for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Flame Retardant Fabric for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Flame Retardant Fabric is the version buyers specify for footwear 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 flame retardant fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Flame Retardant Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Anodised Finish, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Bonding, Garment Washing, Stone Washing |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Bras, Yoga Wear, Home Curtains, Scarves |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blouses
- Down Jackets
- Shirts
- Upholstery
- Bridal Gowns
- Workwear
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 cam buckle, chain trim, knitted elastic, hair canvas, and the processes most often paired with flame retardant fabric include anti-static finishing, enamel filling, flame retardant finishing.
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.
