POM Plastic Recycled Cotton Fabric for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Recycled Cotton Fabric for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Recycled Cotton 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
POM Plastic gives recycled cotton fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Recycled Cotton Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Rotary Printing, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Trousers, Workwear, Underwear, Suits |
| Test standard | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% 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 — abrasion resistance 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
- Jackets
- Down Jackets
- Baby Clothing
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Sleepwear
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, grommet, bra underwire, taffeta fabric, and the processes most often paired with recycled cotton fabric include flame retardant finishing, enamel filling, brushing.
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