TPU Corduroy Fabric for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Corduroy Fabric for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Corduroy 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
TPU gives corduroy fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Corduroy Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, UV Printing, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Epoxy Coating, Garment Washing, Flame Retardant Finishing |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Upholstery, Sportswear, Bedding Sets, Jackets |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Down Jackets
- Swimwear
- Bras
- Baby Clothing
- Jeans
- Bridal Gowns
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 peach skin fabric, polyester spandex fabric, organic cotton fabric, waxed cotton cord, and the processes most often paired with corduroy fabric include anti-static finishing, mercerising, singeing.
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.
