Recycled PET Lace Fabric for Bridal Gowns — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Lace Fabric for Bridal Gowns: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Lace Fabric is the version buyers specify for bridal gowns 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
Recycled PET gives lace fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Lace Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Matte Black Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Enzyme Washing, Garment Washing, Embossing |
| Typical application | Bridal Gowns |
| Related applications | Underwear, Coats, Upholstery, Kidswear |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 200 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 Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Gloves
- Bags
- Trousers
- Shirts
- Scarves
- Bras
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 corozo button, non-woven fabric, zipper puller, o-ring, and the processes most often paired with lace fabric include metal stamping, stone washing, pu coating.
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.
