PU Leather Sweatshirt Fleece for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Sweatshirt Fleece for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Sweatshirt Fleece is the version buyers specify for socks 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
PU Leather gives sweatshirt fleece its strength and surface character. 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 | Sweatshirt Fleece |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Powder Coating, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Antique Copper Finish |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, Weaving, Digital Printing |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Yoga Wear, Footwear, Lingerie, Jackets |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery 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
- Dresses
- Sleepwear
- Sportswear
- Caps
- Bags
- Scarves
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 iron-on patch, press stud, wired edge ribbon, corozo button, and the processes most often paired with sweatshirt fleece include piece dyeing, laminating, laser cutting.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
