Recycled PET Microfiber Fabric for Luggage — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Microfiber Fabric for Luggage: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Microfiber Fabric is the version buyers specify for luggage 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 microfiber fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Microfiber Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Gunmetal Finish, Antique Copper Finish, Chrome Plating |
| Processes | Flame Retardant Finishing, Heat Transfer Printing, Brushing |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Related applications | Sportswear, Suits, Uniforms, Workwear |
| 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 — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — GB 18401 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Yoga Wear
- Lingerie
- Hats
- Backpacks
- Uniforms
- Luggage
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 resin button, eyelash lace, waterproof zipper, merino wool fabric, and the processes most often paired with microfiber fabric include laser cutting, enzyme washing, sublimation printing.
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