TPU Melton Wool Fabric for Swimwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Melton Wool Fabric for Swimwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Melton Wool Fabric is the version buyers specify for swimwear 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 melton wool fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | TPU |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Powder Coating, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Mercerising, Weft Knitting, Singeing |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Related applications | Gloves, Jackets, Blazers, Boots |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Bridal Gowns
- Kidswear
- Socks
- Blazers
- Activewear
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 o-ring, elastic cord, seat belt webbing, brocade fabric, and the processes most often paired with melton wool fabric include weft knitting, epoxy coating, die casting.
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.
