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Product Overview

This 420D PU polyester Oxford fabric is a 100% polyester plain-weave material designed primarily for luggage lining, luggage construction, bags, tents, umbrellas, and other applications requiring a durable woven fabric.

The product page describes the fabric as waterproof, long-lasting, and highly resistant to abrasion, puncture, and general wear. These are qualitative product descriptions rather than quantified test results. Buyers requiring a particular water-pressure rating, abrasion grade, puncture resistance, coating durability, or retailer standard should communicate the required test method before sampling and quotation.

The fabric is offered in multiple standard colors and may also be developed in custom colors. The page lists both dyed and digitally printed options, although the availability and minimum order conditions for each process should be confirmed.

Product Specifications

Specification confirmation: Some source fields are incomplete or use potentially overlapping textile terms, particularly 420D, 200200, 1718, and 150 (g/). Ask FabricsTrades to confirm the measurement system, complete weight unit, PU construction, and approved specification sheet before placing a bulk order.

Material, Construction, Appearance, and Hand Feel

The confirmed base material is 100% polyester in a plain-weave Oxford construction. Plain weaving interlaces warp and weft yarns in a regular pattern, creating a practical, stable structure for luggage, bags, and utility products.

The page identifies the material as 420D and associates it with a PU construction or finish. A PU layer can be used to improve water resistance and provide additional support, but this page does not state the coating side, coating weight, chemical formulation, hydrostatic-pressure rating, or coating-adhesion performance. These details should therefore be treated as specification points to confirm rather than guaranteed values.

Available colors range from neutral beige, gray, and black to red, orange, green, light green, blue, and yellow. Digital printing and fine printing are also listed. Buyers should request a lab dip or print strike-off to approve shade, pattern scale, face-to-back appearance, and colorfastness before production.

The source does not define the fabric’s exact hand feel, surface gloss, stiffness, drape, or opacity. A physical sample is recommended when these characteristics affect the finished product.

Key Product Features

• Durable polyester construction: The source describes the fabric as suitable for luggage exposed to repeated handling and general wear.
• Water-protection positioning: The product is marketed as waterproof and suitable for belongings that need protection from weather exposure. The final product’s waterproofness will also depend on seams, needle holes, closures, and overall construction.
• Abrasion and puncture resistance: These properties are stated qualitatively on the product page. Buyers should specify any required test method and acceptance value.
• Versatile fabrication options: The fabric is listed for hard- and soft-shell luggage, bags, outdoor products, home textiles, footwear, and selected clothing.
• Color and print flexibility: Nine colors are listed, custom colors are available, and digital-printing options may be evaluated.
• Make-to-order support: Lab dips, approval samples, OEM service, logo customization, and quantity-based pricing are available subject to project confirmation.

Detailed Applications and Use Cases

Luggage Linings and Luggage Components

Luggage lining is the principal application stated on the page. The plain-woven polyester structure may provide a practical internal layer for suitcases, travel bags, organizers, pockets, and dividers.

For hard-shell luggage, it may be used as an internal lining or organizer material. For soft-shell luggage, it may be evaluated for lining and selected structural panels. Reinforcement should be considered around handles, wheels, zippers, attachment points, and other high-stress areas.

Because the page does not provide seam-slippage, tear-strength, coating-adhesion, or abrasion-test results, buyers should approve a sewn prototype under the intended load before bulk production.

Bags and Shopping Bags

The listed durability, abrasion resistance, and color options make the fabric relevant to backpacks, travel bags, equipment bags, shopping bags, storage bags, and related accessories.

For a bag exterior, confirm coating direction, water resistance, colorfastness, crease behavior, and resistance to repeated folding. For a lining, evaluate hand feel, noise, seam bulk, fraying, and compatibility with zippers, webbing, binding tape, foam, and reinforcement layers.

Tents, Awnings, Umbrellas, and Outdoor Products

Tents, umbrellas, awnings, and outdoor use appear in the source page’s listed applications and tags. The PU and waterproof descriptions make these possible applications, but outdoor suitability must be confirmed against the actual exposure conditions.

Buyers should define requirements for water pressure, rainfall exposure, UV resistance, coating hydrolysis, tear strength, seam sealing, dimensional stability, and colorfastness. A fabric described as waterproof does not automatically make a sewn tent, awning, or umbrella waterproof because seams and attachment points can allow leakage.

Curtains, Tablecloths, and Decorative Textiles

The page lists curtains, tablecloths, and decorative cloth. The broad color range and printing options may support functional decorative programs where a structured polyester fabric is acceptable.

Before selection, buyers should confirm drape, opacity, surface appearance, cleanability, print quality, and any destination-market flammability requirements. This fabric should not be assumed to behave like a soft decorative apparel fabric without sample evaluation.

Bedding, Cushions, Pillows, and Sofa Applications

Bedding, cushions, pillows, and sofas are also listed. For these applications, the fabric may be considered for covers, protective components, utility products, or structural layers.

Suitability will depend on the required softness, breathability, abrasion performance, seam strength, indoor chemical requirements, and care method. Sampling is particularly important where the fabric will remain in direct contact with the user.

Casual Wear and Footwear

Casual wear and shoes are listed as additional uses, and the page classifies the fabric for autumn and winter. These should be treated as conditional applications because the product page does not provide breathability, flexibility, drape, stretch, or skin-comfort data.

For apparel, assess stiffness, noise, lining requirements, movement, and comfort. For footwear, evaluate flex resistance, abrasion, coating adhesion, bonding compatibility, and hydrolysis performance using the intended shoe construction.

Kitchen and Bathroom Supplies

Kitchen and bathroom supplies appear in the listed uses. Buyers should specify the exact product because performance requirements can differ considerably among organizers, covers, storage products, protective accessories, and items exposed to moisture or cleaning chemicals.

Confirm water resistance, cleanability, odor, coating stability, restricted-substance requirements, and whether direct food-contact or skin-contact rules apply. No food-contact or hygiene certification is stated on the source page.

Design and Manufacturing Considerations

PU and Waterproof Performance

Confirm whether the PU is coated, laminated, or otherwise applied; which side is treated; and whether it is intended to remain visible in the finished product. Request the applicable coating weight, water-pressure result, spray rating, hydrolysis expectation, and coating-adhesion information when these properties affect product performance.

Waterproof fabric alone does not create a waterproof finished article. Needle holes, seams, zippers, bindings, and hardware attachment points may require seam tape, sealing, overlays, or other construction methods.

Cutting and Sewing

Run a trial using the intended fabric layers before approving the production setup. Needle size, point type, thread, stitch density, seam allowance, and feeding pressure should be selected according to the final fabric and coating.

High-stress points around handles, straps, corners, wheels, and closures may require reinforcement. Cut edges may also require binding, overlocking, heat cutting, or another suitable finishing method after compatibility has been tested.

Dyeing, Printing, and Color Approval

The source lists dyeing, digital printing, and fine printing. Confirm which process applies to the selected order. Approve a lab dip for plain colors and a strike-off for printed designs.

Testing may be required for shade consistency, rubbing, water exposure, light exposure, migration, and coating compatibility. Exact requirements should be set according to the product and destination market.

Pre-Production Testing

Depending on the application, buyers may wish to confirm:

• Fabric weight, usable width, density, and yarn specification.
• Tensile strength, tear strength, abrasion, and puncture performance.
• Seam slippage, stitch performance, and edge fraying.
• Water resistance and leakage through completed seams.
• PU coating adhesion, aging, and hydrolysis resistance.
• Colorfastness to rubbing, water, perspiration, or light.
• Restricted substances and destination-market requirements.
• Appearance, shade, hand feel, and dimensional stability after processing.

These are suggested evaluation areas, not confirmed test results for this product.

Customization, Sampling, and Bulk Ordering

The page states that custom colors, OEM service, and logo customization may be available. Feasibility depends on the requested construction, color, print, finish, quantity, and application.

A free A4 sample can be provided for reference. Buyers should confirm sample freight, sample availability, and whether the sample matches the intended bulk specification.

Normal timing stated on the page is:

• Lab dip: 3–5 days.
• Plain-color approval sample: 7–10 days.
• Bulk production: both 3–20 days and 15–25 days are stated.
• The 15–25-day range is described as starting after receipt of the down payment and confirmation of the lab dip.

Because the two bulk-production ranges conflict, the confirmed lead time should be written into the quotation or purchase agreement.

Monthly production capacity is stated as more than 3 million meters. Actual allocation and shipment timing will depend on order quantity, specification, finishing route, and production schedule.

Pricing is based on quantity, quality, required functions, and final specification. The page describes three online quantity-price levels, with larger orders receiving more favorable pricing. Request a current quotation because no fixed price is provided.

For first-time clients, the typical payment arrangement is 30% down payment and 70% before shipment by T/T. L/C at sight is generally accepted, L/C may be considered for repeat clients, and other arrangements may be negotiated in advance. Express and sea freight are listed as shipping methods.

MOQ, custom-development MOQ, roll packing, roll length, labeling, and export-packaging details are not stated and should be confirmed before ordering.

FabricsTrades Sourcing and Development Support

FabricsTrades is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou, within one of the world’s most concentrated textile manufacturing regions. Alongside its own 4-way stretch fabric manufacturing capabilities, the company works with nearby weaving, dyeing, printing, coating, finishing, and product-support facilities.

For this polyester Oxford program, the team can help buyers evaluate the listed construction, verify unclear specifications, arrange samples, and explore alternative colors, prints, finishes, or constructions when the standard option does not meet the project brief. Availability, MOQ, testing, and production feasibility should be confirmed for each requested development.

2024–2026 Fabric Regulations & Compliance Update

Water-resistant and coated textiles may require additional chemical documentation because regulatory scope can depend on the coating chemistry, finished article, destination market, and date of sale.

• EU programs: Buyers placing luggage, bags, accessories, or other consumer textile articles on the EU market may need to review the EU REACH PFHxA Restriction. Confirm the PU formulation and any water-repellent treatment, and request applicable declarations, chemical information, traceability records, or lot-specific testing.
• California programs: Buyers using the fabric in covered textile articles sold in California may need to review the California AB 1817 PFAS Textile Ban, particularly when water-resistant or outdoor performance is specified.

These resources do not prove that this fabric is certified, PFAS-free, or compliant with a particular law. Requirements vary by finished-product category, use, treatment, destination, retailer specification, and sale date.

Communicate the applicable restricted-substance standard before sampling and quotation. When necessary, ask FabricsTrades for available test reports, certificates, supplier declarations, technical data sheets, coating information, traceability documentation, or third-party testing support. Document availability may depend on the final specification, color, finish, production lot, and requested test method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this 420D Oxford fabric made from?

It is listed as a 100% polyester plain-weave Oxford fabric. The product name references PU, but the exact PU construction, coating side, and coating weight should be confirmed.

Is this fabric waterproof?

The source describes the fabric as waterproof. No water-pressure rating or test method is stated, so buyers should define the required performance and request applicable test information before bulk production.

Is the fabric in stock or made to order?

The title describes it as “In stock,” while the specifications state “Make to order.” Ask FabricsTrades to confirm available colors, quantities, and production status when requesting a quotation.

How long does it take to finish a lab dip?

Normally, a lab dip takes 3–5 days. A plain-color approval sample normally takes 7–10 days.

Can FabricsTrades provide OEM service?

Yes. OEM service depends on the buyer’s requirements, and the source states that logos can be customized on products. Confirm the applicable method, MOQ, artwork requirements, and lead time.

What is the monthly production capacity?

The stated production capacity is more than 3 million meters per month. Available capacity for a specific order should be confirmed against the required production schedule.

What is the delivery time?

The page provides two bulk-production ranges: 3–20 days and 15–25 days after receipt of the down payment and lab-dip confirmation. The exact lead time depends on the order and should be confirmed in the quotation.

May buyers visit the factory?

Yes. Factory visits are welcomed, and pickup from the airport or station may be arranged.

How is the product price determined?

Pricing is determined according to quantity, quality, required functions, and final specification. The online price is divided into three quantity levels, with more favorable pricing for larger orders. Contact FabricsTrades for a current quotation.

How long is one yard?

One yard equals 0.9144 meter.

Request a Quote or Sample

To receive an accurate quotation or sample recommendation, provide:

• Intended application and finished-product design.
• Required composition, weight, width, density, and 420D specification.
• PU coating or water-resistance requirements.
• Color, printing, logo, and other customization requirements.
• Order quantity and required MOQ.
• Destination market and applicable retailer or legal standards.
• Required testing, certificates, declarations, or technical documents.
• Packaging, shipping method, and target delivery date.

Contact FabricsTrades to request a quotation, free A4 reference sample, lab dip, approval sample, available test documentation, or custom-development evaluation.