PU Leather Scuba Knit Fabric for Shirts — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Scuba Knit Fabric for Shirts: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
PU Leather Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for shirts 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: 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 | Scuba Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | PU Leather |
| Standard size | 80 gsm |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Epoxy Doming, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | UV Protection Finishing, Anti-Pilling Finish, Embroidery |
| Typical application | Shirts |
| Related applications | Footwear, Bridal Gowns, Upholstery, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Bedding Sets
- Activewear
- Backpacks
- Outdoor Tents
- Sneakers
- Home Curtains
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 fusible interlining, d-ring, plastic zipper, snap hook, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include flame retardant finishing, anti-bacterial finishing, heat transfer printing.
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.
