Stainless Steel Scuba Knit Fabric for Bras — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Scuba Knit Fabric for Bras: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Stainless Steel Scuba Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for bras 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
Stainless Steel gives scuba 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 | Scuba Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Stainless Steel |
| Standard size | 400 gsm |
| Common finishes | Antique Copper Finish, Yarn-Dyed Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Embossing, Rotary Printing, Screen Printing |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Related applications | Sneakers, Lingerie, Footwear, Jeans |
| Test standard | AATCC Test Methods |
| Usual packing | 200 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 AATCC Test Methods on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — AATCC Test Methods documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Home Curtains
- Down Jackets
- Boots
- Bras
- Bags
- Trousers
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 bra strap, knit interlining, rhinestone trim, herringbone tape, and the processes most often paired with scuba knit fabric include sanforising, injection moulding, epoxy coating.
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.
