Wood Recycled Polyester Fabric for Outdoor Tents — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Recycled Polyester Fabric for Outdoor Tents: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Recycled Polyester Fabric is the version buyers specify for outdoor tents 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
Wood gives recycled polyester fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 Polyester Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Epoxy Doming, Antique Copper Finish, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Brushing, Laser Cutting, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Outdoor Tents |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Sportswear, Trousers, Down Jackets |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — EN 71-3 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Activewear
- Bedding Sets
- Bags
- Bras
- Jackets
- Shirts
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 rubber patch, press stud, hem tape, feather trim, and the processes most often paired with recycled polyester fabric include rotary printing, yarn dyeing, sublimation printing.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
