Recycled PET Fleece Fabric for Trousers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Fleece Fabric for Trousers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Fleece Fabric is the version buyers specify for trousers 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
Recycled PET gives fleece fabric 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 | Fleece Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 210 gsm |
| Common finishes | Mercerised Finish, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Calendering, Garment Washing, Heat Transfer Printing |
| Typical application | Trousers |
| Related applications | Scarves, Coats, Bridal Gowns, Evening Wear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 — pull strength after 20 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
- Suits
- Activewear
- Blazers
- Home Curtains
- Luggage
- Bras
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 grosgrain ribbon, bias binding tape, sleeve head, satin fabric, and the processes most often paired with fleece fabric include sublimation printing, anti-static finishing, screen printing.
Tell us the item, the quantity and the delivery window. We will quote it with the sub-processes named, so the lead time you approve is the lead time you get.
