Wholesale Synthetic Fabric Suppliers
Synthetic fabrics — polyester, nylon, spandex, acrylic, microfibre — account for over 60% of global fibre consumption, driven by performance properties (moisture-wicking, stretch, durability), lower cost than natural fibres, and recyclability. Towobo connects buyers with verified wholesale suppliers of woven and knitted synthetic fabrics, including recycled polyester (rPET) certified to GRS (Global Recycled Standard). Key sourcing geographies are China (Zhejiang, Fujian) and Taiwan.
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Polyester: most widely used synthetic — high tenacity, wrinkle resistance, quick-dry; woven (taffeta, ripstop, twill) and knitted (jersey, interlock, mesh); denier 20D–600D. Nylon (polyamide): higher abrasion resistance and elasticity than polyester — outerwear, sportswear, swimwear; denier 20D–840D. Spandex (elastane/Lycra): 4-way stretch fibre blended at 2–20% with polyester or nylon for athletic and swimwear. Acrylic: wool-like handle, low cost — knitwear, blankets, upholstery. Microfibre: fibres <1 denier — ultrafine polyester or nylon for luxury-handle activewear, cleaning fabrics, suede-look.
Denier, dtex, and Fabric Weight Specifications
Denier (D) = mass in grams per 9,000 metres of filament. Lower denier = finer yarn. dtex = grams per 10,000 metres (dtex = denier × 1.11). Typical deniers by application: 20–40D (lingerie, hosiery), 70–150D (sportswear, swimwear), 200–300D (outerwear shells, bags), 500–1000D (heavy workwear, luggage). Fabric weight (GSM) for performance wovens: 60–90 GSM (lightweight shell), 120–180 GSM (mid-layer), 200–300 GSM (heavy-duty outerwear).
Recycled Polyester (rPET) and GRS Certification
Recycled polyester (rPET) is produced from post-consumer PET bottles or post-industrial polyester waste, reducing CO₂ by ~30–50% vs virgin polyester. GRS (Global Recycled Standard, by Textile Exchange) certifies the chain of custody from recycled input to finished fabric, requiring third-party auditing at each step. GRS fabric is now required by H&M, Nike, adidas, Patagonia, and many other brands. China (Zhejiang Hailide, Far Eastern New Century) and Taiwan are the largest rPET fabric exporters. MOQ: 300–500 metres per colour.
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