1.0mm Water-Based PU Leather for Sports Shoes
High-performance water-based PU leather with eco-friendly coating technology. Zero solvent emission, soft touch, and excellent breathability. Perfect for sustainable sports shoe manufacturing.
- Thickness: 1.0mm
- Material: Water-based PU on knitted backing
- Color: Light Grey
- Width: 137cm (54″)
- Certification: REACH compliant, OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Product Overview
1.0mm Water-Based PU Leather for Sports Shoes — a B2B synthetic leather option for footwear manufacturing. Confirm construction, performance targets and available documents for the selected material.
Specifications: Bio-based PU Leather, Custom (see title) thickness, 1.37m (standard) width, Polyester backing, Standard grain, 50,000-100,000 Martindale cycles abrasion cycles, Document reference: Testing available by SKU and market requirement.
MOQ: 500 meters. Custom colors, textures, and thickness available. Contact us to confirm sample feasibility and technical requirements.
Specifications, compliance documents, MOQ and sample terms are confirmed by material and order.
Water-Based PU Leather — The Sustainable Choice for Sports Footwear
Our 1.0mm water-based PU leather represents the next generation of eco-friendly synthetic materials for sports shoe manufacturing. Unlike traditional solvent-based PU, our water-based coating process eliminates harmful VOC emissions while delivering superior softness, flexibility, and durability.
Why Choose Water-Based PU Leather?
As global regulations on chemical emissions tighten — especially in the EU and North America — water-based PU has become the preferred material for forward-thinking footwear brands. Our water-based PU leather delivers all the performance benefits of traditional PU while meeting the strictest environmental standards.
Key Features
- Zero Solvent Emission: Water-based coating technology means no harmful VOCs during production — safer for workers and the environment
- REACH documentation: Request a product-specific report covering the selected material and batch.
- OEKO-TEX documentation: Confirm certificate scope, validity and product coverage before ordering.
- Soft & Flexible: Natural leather-like feel with excellent flexibility for comfortable shoe uppers
- Breathable: Advanced micro-porous structure allows moisture vapor transmission
- Colorfast: Excellent resistance to fading, even after extended wear and washing
- Easy to Clean: Water-resistant surface wipes clean effortlessly
Technical Specifications
| Thickness | 1.0mm (±0.1mm tolerance) |
| Material | Water-based PU coating on knitted fabric backing |
| Color | Light Grey (custom colors available) |
| Width | 137cm (54 inches) |
| Weight | ~280g/m² |
| Tensile Strength | ≥15 N/mm² (ISO 3376) |
| Tear Strength | ≥35 N/mm (ISO 3377-2) |
| Flex Resistance | ≥300,000 cycles (Bally Flexometer) |
| Color Fastness (Dry Rub) | ≥Grade 4 (ISO 105-X12) |
| Water Vapor Permeability | ≥0.8 mg/cm²·h |
| Flame Resistance | Pass (EN ISO 15025) |
Applications
- Sports shoe uppers and liners
- Running shoes and athletic footwear
- Casual sneakers
- Children’s shoes
- Eco-conscious fashion footwear
Minimum Order & Lead Time
- MOQ: 300 meters per color
- Lead Time: 15-20 working days for production
- Sample: Availability, size, preparation time and shipping terms are confirmed in the quotation.
- Custom Colors: Pantone color matching available with 200m MOQ
We coordinate material sourcing, approved-sample control and order-specific quotations. Contact us with the required construction, color, quantity and delivery destination.
| Material | Bio-based PU Leather |
|---|---|
| Thickness | Custom (see title) |
| Backing | Polyester |
| Width | 1.37m (standard) |
| Weight | Contact for specs |
| Surface Finish | Matte |
| Grain Pattern | Standard |
| Abrasion Resistance | 50,000-100,000 Martindale cycles |
| Flame Retardant | BS 5852 / CA TB 117-2013 |
| Testing & Documentation | Testing available by SKU and market requirement |
| MOQ | 500 meters |
