Silicone Coated Fabric for Socks — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Coated Fabric for Socks: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Coated 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
Silicone gives coated 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 | Coated Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, UV Printing, Powder Coating |
| Processes | Brushing, Moisture Wicking Finishing, Weaving |
| Typical application | Socks |
| Related applications | Backpacks, Suits, Underwear, Skirts |
| Test standard | RoHS |
| Usual packing | 200 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 3% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to RoHS on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — RoHS documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sleepwear
- Activewear
- Bags
- Kidswear
- Boots
- 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 plastic zipper, fringe trim, fleece fabric, velcro hook tape, and the processes most often paired with coated fabric include garment washing, die casting, water repellent finishing.
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