Rubber Felt Fabric for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Felt Fabric for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Felt Fabric is the version buyers specify for activewear 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
Rubber gives felt fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Felt Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Matte Black Coating, Brushed Silver Finish |
| Processes | Brushing, Enamel Filling, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Boots, Backpacks, Outdoor Tents, Uniforms |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Activewear
- Suits
- Evening Wear
- Scarves
- Jeans
- Skirts
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 nylon taffeta fabric, snap tape, yarn-dyed check fabric, corozo button, and the processes most often paired with felt fabric include ultrasonic welding, enzyme washing, digital printing.
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