Silicone Waffle Knit Fabric for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Waffle Knit Fabric for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Waffle Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for gloves 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
Silicone gives waffle knit fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. In practice that means the fabric 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 | Waffle Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Yarn-Dyed Finish, Brushed Silver Finish, Silicone Wash Finish |
| Processes | Rotary Printing, Embossing, Laminating |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Caps, Swimwear, Blazers |
| Test standard | WRAP |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 5000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to WRAP on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — WRAP documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jackets
- Gloves
- Lingerie
- Trousers
- Bedding Sets
- Blouses
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 seam seal tape, pu coated fabric, satin ribbon, metallic thread, and the processes most often paired with waffle knit fabric include brushing, screen printing, sanforising.
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.
