POM Plastic Recycled Cotton Fabric for Caps — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Recycled Cotton Fabric for Caps: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Recycled Cotton Fabric is the version buyers specify for caps 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 drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Anodised Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Flame Retardant Finishing, Anti-Pilling Finish, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Related applications | Blazers, Sneakers, Outdoor Tents, Underwear |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Coats
- Sportswear
- Shirts
- Blouses
- Sleepwear
- Jackets
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 stretch denim fabric, uv protection fabric, peach skin fabric, selvedge denim fabric, and the processes most often paired with recycled cotton fabric include injection moulding, singeing, sublimation printing.
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