Silicone Interlock Knit Fabric for Jackets — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Interlock Knit Fabric for Jackets: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Interlock Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for jackets 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 interlock 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 | Interlock Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 320 gsm |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Calendering, Laser Cutting, Ultrasonic Welding |
| Typical application | Jackets |
| Related applications | Swimwear, Skirts, Hats, Boots |
| Test standard | REACH SVHC Screening |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to REACH SVHC Screening on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — REACH SVHC Screening documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Hats
- Outdoor Tents
- Baby Clothing
- Down Jackets
- Suits
- Jackets
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 two-way separating zipper, microfiber fabric, cord end, ramie fabric, and the processes most often paired with interlock knit fabric include ultrasonic welding, laser cutting, anti-bacterial finishing.
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