Silicone Non-Woven Fabric for Boots — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Non-Woven Fabric for Boots: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Non-Woven Fabric is the version buyers specify for boots 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
Silicone gives non-woven 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 | Non-Woven Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Glossy Enamel Coating |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Mercerising, Screen Printing |
| Typical application | Boots |
| Related applications | Trousers, Baby Clothing, Boots, Backpacks |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — BSCI documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Workwear
- Bras
- Sneakers
- Boots
- Down Jackets
- Coats
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 shank button, cotton fabric, velcro loop tape, leather patch, and the processes most often paired with non-woven fabric include heat setting, singeing, sublimation printing.
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