Recycled PET Merino Wool Fabric for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Merino Wool Fabric for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Merino Wool 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
Recycled PET gives merino wool 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 | Merino Wool Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Gunmetal Finish, Epoxy Doming |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing, Weaving |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Blazers, Underwear, Uniforms, Kidswear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 50 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
- Bridal Gowns
- Yoga Wear
- Socks
- Sneakers
- Blazers
- Jeans
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 hang tag, carabiner clip, tassel trim, heat transfer vinyl, and the processes most often paired with merino wool fabric include die casting, laser cutting, weft knitting.
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.
