Wood Jersey Knit Fabric for Sneakers — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Jersey Knit Fabric for Sneakers: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Wood Jersey 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 jersey knit fabric its durability under wash and abrasion. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: tighter tolerance is needed on the finished dimension. 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 | Wood |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Brass Plating, Silicone Wash Finish, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Heat Transfer Printing, Embossing |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Uniforms, Sleepwear, Socks |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| 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 Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Jackets
- Blouses
- Hats
- Trousers
- Boots
- Blazers
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 pearl button, paper hang tag, waterproof seam seal tape, webbing tape, and the processes most often paired with jersey knit fabric include heat setting, weaving, injection moulding.
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