Brass Interlock Knit Fabric — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Interlock Knit Fabric: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Interlock 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
Brass gives interlock knit fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Interlock Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Brass |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Mercerised Finish |
| Processes | Piece Dyeing, Anti-Static Finishing, Singeing |
| Typical applications | Footwear, Evening Wear, Lingerie, Blouses |
| Test standard | Sedex SMETA |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Sedex SMETA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 20 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Sedex SMETA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Blouses
- Lingerie
- Home Curtains
- Backpacks
- Coats
- Hats
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 waterproof breathable fabric, fleece fabric, cord end, cupro fabric, and the processes most often paired with interlock knit fabric include anodising, stone washing, pu coating.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
