POM Plastic Oxford Fabric for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Oxford Fabric for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Oxford Fabric is the version buyers specify for gloves 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 oxford 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 | Oxford Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 110 gsm |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Garment Washing, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Underwear, Jackets, Kidswear, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Footwear
- Coats
- Hats
- Sneakers
- Caps
- Swimwear
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 covered button, shank button, applique patch, d-ring, and the processes most often paired with oxford fabric include anti-pilling finish, electroplating, weft knitting.
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