Copper Jersey Knit Fabric for Gloves — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Jersey Knit Fabric for Gloves: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Copper Jersey 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
Copper gives jersey knit fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. 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 | Jersey Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Copper |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Laser Engraved Finish, Matte Black Coating, Piece-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Electroplating, PU Coating, Sanforising |
| Typical application | Gloves |
| Related applications | Coats, Jeans, Uniforms, Sleepwear |
| Test standard | ISO 14001 |
| Usual packing | 100 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 ISO 14001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 14001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Uniforms
- Activewear
- Workwear
- Luggage
- Sportswear
- Bags
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 selvedge denim fabric, tulle fabric, woven hang tag, leather cord, and the processes most often paired with jersey knit fabric include calendering, anodising, sublimation printing.
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.
