Zinc Alloy PU Coated Fabric for Swimwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy PU Coated Fabric for Swimwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy PU Coated Fabric is the version buyers specify for swimwear 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
Zinc Alloy gives pu coated fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | PU Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Mercerising, Yarn Dyeing, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Swimwear |
| Related applications | Coats, Sneakers, Kidswear, Hats |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bridal Gowns
- Yoga Wear
- Home Curtains
- Upholstery
- Footwear
- Outdoor Tents
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 d-ring, heat transfer vinyl, fleece fabric, velcro loop tape, and the processes most often paired with pu coated fabric include enzyme washing, garment washing, sublimation printing.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
