Rubber Pique Knit Fabric for Bridal Gowns — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Pique Knit Fabric for Bridal Gowns: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Rubber Pique Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for bridal gowns 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
Rubber gives pique 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 | Pique Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Rubber |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Common finishes | Pearlescent Coating, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Yarn-Dyed Finish |
| Processes | Water Repellent Finishing, Calendering, Enamel Filling |
| Typical application | Bridal Gowns |
| Related applications | Backpacks, Baby Clothing, Blazers, Home Curtains |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| 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 Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 10 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Swimwear
- Boots
- Coats
- Sportswear
- Bags
- Lingerie
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 seat belt webbing, anti-slip tape, collar stay, tassel trim, and the processes most often paired with pique knit fabric include digital printing, laser cutting, anti-bacterial finishing.
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