Silicone Peach Skin Fabric for Activewear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Peach Skin Fabric for Activewear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Silicone Peach Skin Fabric is the version buyers specify for activewear 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
Silicone gives peach skin 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 | Peach Skin Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Silicone |
| Standard size | 240 gsm |
| Common finishes | UV Printing, Nickel-Free Electroplating, Laser Engraved Finish |
| Processes | Enzyme Washing, Enamel Filling, Laminating |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Related applications | Down Jackets, Outdoor Tents, Blouses, Caps |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Dresses
- Luggage
- Caps
- Down Jackets
- Outdoor Tents
- Upholstery
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 tpu laminated fabric, waterproof breathable fabric, silicone gripper tape, chest canvas, and the processes most often paired with peach skin fabric include yarn dyeing, moisture wicking finishing, embroidery.
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.
