POM Plastic Crepe Fabric for Dresses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Crepe Fabric for Dresses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Crepe Fabric is the version buyers specify for dresses 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 crepe fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Crepe Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Laser Engraved Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Piece Dyeing, Weft Knitting |
| Typical application | Dresses |
| Related applications | Kidswear, Uniforms, Luggage, Trousers |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Baby Clothing
- Evening Wear
- Swimwear
- Scarves
- Socks
- Blazers
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 elastic cord, corduroy fabric, carabiner clip, cashmere fabric, and the processes most often paired with crepe fabric include electroplating, epoxy coating, anodising.
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