TPU Striped Fabric for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Striped Fabric for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Striped Fabric is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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 striped fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | Striped Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Nickel-Free Electroplating, Gunmetal Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Stone Washing, Digital Printing, Sanforising |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Sleepwear, Baby Clothing, Down Jackets, Yoga Wear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 500 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 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
- Footwear
- Kidswear
- Sneakers
- Gloves
- Underwear
- Bags
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 wooden button, bullion patch, boning tape, woven label, and the processes most often paired with striped fabric include ultrasonic welding, warp knitting, weaving.
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