Brass Scuba Knit Fabric for Uniforms — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Scuba Knit Fabric for Uniforms: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Brass Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for uniforms 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
Brass gives scuba knit fabric its drape and hand feel. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: plating and coating adhesion must be tested on the actual base. 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 | Brass |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | Epoxy Doming, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Antique Brass Plating |
| Processes | Digital Printing, Anti-Pilling Finish, PU Coating |
| Typical application | Uniforms |
| Related applications | Swimwear, Bedding Sets, Down Jackets, Bags |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 500 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 Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Underwear
- Bedding Sets
- Activewear
- Footwear
- Swimwear
- Hats
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 seat belt webbing, ramie fabric, tpu laminated fabric, cupro fabric, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include die casting, metal stamping, pu coating.
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