Iron Jersey Knit Fabric for Lingerie — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Jersey Knit Fabric for Lingerie: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Iron Jersey Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for lingerie 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
Iron 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: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. 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 | Iron |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rose Gold Plating, UV Printing, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Rotary Printing, PU Coating, Moisture Wicking Finishing |
| Typical application | Lingerie |
| Related applications | Uniforms, Backpacks, Bras, Jackets |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| 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 AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — pull strength after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Yoga Wear
- Coats
- Evening Wear
- Baby Clothing
- Caps
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 recycled cotton fabric, pique knit fabric, mesh fabric, fur trim, and the processes most often paired with jersey knit fabric include die casting, brushing, laminating.
Send the reference sample or tech pack and we will come back with a costed specification, a sampling timetable and the compliance documents your market requires.
