TPU Jacquard Fabric for Baby Clothing — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Jacquard Fabric for Baby Clothing: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Jacquard Fabric is the version buyers specify for baby clothing 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 jacquard fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Jacquard Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish, UV Printing |
| Processes | Garment Washing, Brushing, Screen Printing |
| Typical application | Baby Clothing |
| Related applications | Baby Clothing, Underwear, Bras, Bags |
| Test standard | BSCI |
| Usual packing | 200 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 BSCI on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery 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
- Bags
- Baby Clothing
- Underwear
- Jeans
- Dresses
- Sportswear
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 uv protection fabric, embroidered trim, flame retardant fabric, zipper chain, and the processes most often paired with jacquard fabric include moisture wicking finishing, yarn dyeing, singeing.
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