Recycled PET Anti-Bacterial Fabric for Shirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Anti-Bacterial Fabric for Shirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Anti-Bacterial Fabric is the version buyers specify for shirts 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 anti-bacterial fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Anti-Bacterial Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Anodised Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Matte Black Coating |
| Processes | Yarn Dyeing, Stone Washing, Laser Cutting |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Related applications | Shirts, Uniforms, Lingerie, Trousers |
| Test standard | GB 18401 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 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 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Activewear
- Yoga Wear
- Scarves
- Blouses
- Sneakers
- Suits
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 georgette fabric, ramie fabric, modal fabric, nylon taffeta fabric, and the processes most often paired with anti-bacterial fabric include stone washing, laser cutting, heat transfer printing.
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