Wood Scuba Knit Fabric for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Scuba Knit Fabric for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for sneakers 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
Wood gives scuba knit fabric its drape and hand feel. 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 | Scuba Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Wood |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Rainbow Iridescent Finish, Laser Engraved Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Piece Dyeing, Yarn Dyeing, Electroplating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Down Jackets, Bridal Gowns, Jeans, Bags |
| Test standard | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — abrasion resistance after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Baby Clothing
- Sleepwear
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Down Jackets
- Bras
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 shank button, bra strap, melton wool fabric, seam tape, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include garment washing, injection moulding, sublimation printing.
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