Silicone Polar Fleece Fabric for Footwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Polar Fleece Fabric for Footwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Polar Fleece Fabric is the version buyers specify for footwear 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 polar fleece fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Polar Fleece Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Anodised Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Anodising, Warp Knitting, Laminating |
| Typical application | Footwear |
| Related applications | Shirts, Jackets, Yoga Wear, Hats |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 200 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 GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Baby Clothing
- Caps
- Hats
- Down Jackets
- Jeans
- Dresses
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 feather trim, lobster clasp, bullion patch, paper hang tag, and the processes most often paired with polar fleece fabric include enamel filling, moisture wicking finishing, ultrasonic welding.
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.
