Water-repellent, wicking, recycled

Wholesale Functional & Performance Fabric

Water-repellent and waterproof cloth, moisture-wicking knits, breathable membranes, anti-static and recycled ranges for sportswear, uniform and outdoor programmes.

Functional Fabric at the Zhongda market
Functional Fabric — sourced from stalls inside the Zhongda International Fabric Market, Guangzhou.

Functional buying is specification buying. Instead of a look, you are agreeing a performance standard — hydrostatic head, breathability, wicking rate, anti-static or FR rating — and the evidence that goes with it.

We source from the mills in the cluster that supply technical finishing houses, arrange third-party testing when a programme requires a certificate, and match every claim in the quotation to a test report or a retained sample.

Specification range we quote most often

CompositionPolyester, nylon, spandex blends, recycled (rPET) options
Weight80–320 GSM
Width145–160 cm
FunctionsWater-repellent / waterproof, breathable membrane, moisture-wicking, anti-static, FR, UV protection
MOQFrom 1,000 m per colour
Sample lead time7–10 days
Bulk lead time12–18 days after approval
TestingThird-party test reports arranged on request
FinishingPU / TPU coating, lamination, calendering, DWR

Typical applications

  • Sportswear and activewear
  • Outdoor jackets and softshell
  • Uniform and safety wear
  • Medical and clean-room textiles
  • Recycled-conscious programmes

What happens after you enquire

A sourcing specialist reviews the specification, checks it against running stock and custom production inside the market, and replies with price, MOQ, sample options and lead time. Stock swatches are dispatched by courier; custom colours and prints are developed as lab dips or strike-offs for approval before bulk. Bulk goods pass a four-point inspection, and a photo defect report is issued before shipment.