TPU Oxford Fabric for Luggage — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Oxford Fabric for Luggage: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
TPU Oxford Fabric is the version buyers specify for luggage 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 oxford fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Oxford Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | TPU |
| Standard size | 450 gsm |
| Common finishes | Matte Black Coating, Mercerised Finish, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Electroplating, Injection Moulding, Die Casting |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Underwear, Yoga Wear, Activewear |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blouses
- Lingerie
- Hats
- Activewear
- Bedding Sets
- Socks
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 core spun thread, fusible web tape, swivel hook, elastic cord, and the processes most often paired with oxford fabric include anti-static finishing, electroplating, embroidery.
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