POM Plastic Scuba Knit Fabric for Workwear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Scuba Knit Fabric for Workwear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
POM Plastic Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for workwear 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
POM Plastic gives scuba knit fabric its weight-to-strength ratio. 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 | POM Plastic |
| Standard size | 360 gsm |
| Common finishes | Piece-Dyed Finish, Gunmetal Finish, Rainbow Iridescent Finish |
| Processes | Anti-Static Finishing, Warp Knitting, Ultrasonic Welding |
| Typical application | Workwear |
| Related applications | Evening Wear, Caps, Footwear, Hats |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 50 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Backpacks
- Lingerie
- Boots
- Swimwear
- Sportswear
- Kidswear
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 bamboo fabric, recycled polyester fabric, buckle, feather trim, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include garment washing, anodising, ultrasonic welding.
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