Zinc Alloy Scuba Knit Fabric for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Scuba Knit Fabric for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Zinc Alloy Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for socks 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
Zinc Alloy gives scuba knit fabric its strength and surface character. 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 | Zinc Alloy |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Antique Copper Finish, Chrome Plating |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, PU Coating, Metal Stamping |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Lingerie, Boots, Evening Wear, Caps |
| Test standard | CPSIA |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to CPSIA on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — CPSIA documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Outdoor Tents
- Down Jackets
- Footwear
- Caps
- Home Curtains
- Sleepwear
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 viscose fabric, reflective webbing, poplin fabric, polyester fabric, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include digital printing, epoxy coating, water repellent finishing.
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