ABS Resin Moisture Wicking Fabric for Caps — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Moisture Wicking Fabric for Caps: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
ABS Resin Moisture Wicking 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
ABS Resin gives moisture wicking fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Moisture Wicking Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | ABS Resin |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Silicone Wash Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Yarn Dyeing, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Caps |
| Related applications | Bras, Baby Clothing, Luggage, Trousers |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength 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
- Sportswear
- Bridal Gowns
- Backpacks
- Down Jackets
- Bras
- Blouses
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 leather cord, swivel hook, fusible interlining, taslan fabric, and the processes most often paired with moisture wicking fabric include weft knitting, bonding, enamel filling.
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