Glass Non-Woven Fabric for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Non-Woven Fabric for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Glass Non-Woven Fabric is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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
Glass gives non-woven fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Non-Woven Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Glass |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Enzyme Wash Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Pilling Finish, Heat Setting, Anti-Static Finishing |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Jackets, Baby Clothing, Backpacks |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 200 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 GB 18401 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sneakers
- Coats
- Backpacks
- Jeans
- Upholstery
- Footwear
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 rivet, snap hook, bra ring and slider, pom pom trim, and the processes most often paired with non-woven fabric include mercerising, rotary printing, injection moulding.
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