TPU Sherpa Fabric for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Sherpa Fabric for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Sherpa Fabric is the version buyers specify for gloves 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 sherpa 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 | Sherpa Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Ultrasonic Welding |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Jackets, Evening Wear, Socks, Blouses |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 500 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 BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Luggage
- Uniforms
- Footwear
- Sportswear
- Shirts
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 velcro loop tape, sherpa fabric, embroidery thread, buckle, and the processes most often paired with sherpa fabric include yarn dyeing, anti-static finishing, piece dyeing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
