Wood UV Protection Fabric for Hats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood UV Protection Fabric for Hats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood UV Protection Fabric is the version buyers specify for hats 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
Wood gives uv protection fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | UV Protection Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 140 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Enzyme Wash Finish, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Weft Knitting, Sanforising, Yarn Dyeing |
| Typical application | Hats |
| Related applications | Trousers, Bedding Sets, Luggage, Underwear |
| Test standard | EN 71-3 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 EN 71-3 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength 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
- Shirts
- Luggage
- Sportswear
- Outdoor Tents
- Sneakers
- Underwear
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 oxford fabric, hemp fabric, zipper chain, shock cord, and the processes most often paired with uv protection fabric include heat transfer printing, garment washing, injection moulding.
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