PU Leather Scuba Knit Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Scuba Knit Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
PU Leather gives scuba knit fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Scuba Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Pearlescent Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Sublimation Printing, Calendering, Bonding |
| Typical applications | Bridal Gowns, Outdoor Tents, Sleepwear, Caps |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Home Curtains
- Sneakers
- Scarves
- Sleepwear
- Lingerie
- Luggage
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover topstitch thread, overlocking thread, chenille patch, silicone patch, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include laser cutting, digital printing, embroidery.
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