Genuine Leather Melton Wool Fabric for Sportswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Melton Wool Fabric for Sportswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Melton Wool 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 melton wool fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Melton Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Silicone Wash Finish, Sandblasted Finish |
| Processes | Enamel Filling, Anodising, Piece Dyeing |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Suits, Baby Clothing, Upholstery |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 500 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 AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Coats
- Jackets
- Bags
- Skirts
- Baby Clothing
- Swimwear
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 chenille patch, wool fabric, seat belt webbing, heat transfer vinyl, and the processes most often paired with melton wool fabric include die casting, injection moulding, mercerising.
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