The invention relates to an abrasive support, to an abrasive article comprising such a support, to the method for producing the same, and to the use of the abrasive article. According to at least one embodiment, the abrasive support comprises an impregnated support material based on synthetic fibers. The impregnated support material has at least on one side having a surface roughness R.sub.z of 100 m to 500 m, and having an R.sub.max of 250 m to 600 m. The support has an air permeability of at most 20 l/m.sup.2s.