Stainless Steel Knit Interlining for Kidswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Knit Interlining for Kidswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Knit Interlining is the version buyers specify for kidswear 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
Stainless Steel gives knit interlining its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the trim behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Knit Interlining |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 8# Gauge |
| Common finishes | Anodised Finish, Pearlescent Coating, Black Nickel Finish |
| Processes | Anodising, Singeing, Mercerising |
| Typical application | Kidswear |
| Related applications | Baby Clothing, Shirts, Bags, Trousers |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% 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 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Bridal Gowns
- Baby Clothing
- Gloves
- Backpacks
- Bras
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 coated fabric, hook and eye, non-woven fabric, tpu laminated fabric, and the processes most often paired with knit interlining include laminating, sanforising, moisture wicking finishing.
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.
