POM Plastic Ripstop Nylon Fabric for Baby Clothing — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Ripstop Nylon Fabric for Baby Clothing: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Ripstop Nylon Fabric is the version buyers specify for baby clothing 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
POM Plastic gives ripstop nylon fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Ripstop Nylon Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Brushed Silver Finish, Gunmetal Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Heat Transfer Printing, Embroidery, Anti-Bacterial Finishing |
| Typical application | Baby Clothing |
| Related applications | Coats, Baby Clothing, Bedding Sets, Socks |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% 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 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Workwear
- Trousers
- Jeans
- Skirts
- Bridal Gowns
- Evening Wear
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 hemp fabric, stretch denim fabric, velvet fabric, hair canvas, and the processes most often paired with ripstop nylon fabric include laminating, enamel filling, injection moulding.
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.
