Genuine Leather Waffle Knit Fabric for Dresses — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Waffle Knit Fabric for Dresses: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Genuine Leather Waffle Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for dresses 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
Genuine Leather gives waffle knit fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: the finish has to be applied before assembly. 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 | Waffle Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Genuine Leather |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Black Nickel Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, Epoxy Coating, Singeing |
| Typical application | Dresses |
| Related applications | Jackets, Down Jackets, Underwear, Outdoor Tents |
| Test standard | ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance |
| Usual packing | 100 pieces per polybag, 10000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 12947 Abrasion Resistance documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Trousers
- Socks
- Outdoor Tents
- Blazers
- Footwear
- Skirts
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 spacer mesh fabric, bra ring and slider, modal fabric, canvas fabric, and the processes most often paired with waffle knit fabric include anti-bacterial finishing, garment washing, warp knitting.
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