Pique Knit Fabric with Pearlescent Coating for Activewear
This pique knit fabric is supplied to a written specification so that reorders match the approved sample. The fabric construction is fixed at quotation stage — base material, the pearlescent coating surface, the 180 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps activewear consistent across seasons instead of drifting with whatever the mill happens to have in stock.
The usual reason buyers come to us is not price. It is shrinkage that only showed up after the first wash, or reorders that quietly changed supplier and changed the hand feel. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Pique Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Activewear |
| Base material | Viscose |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
Material and finish options
- Recycled PET — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Neoprene — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Glass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Ceramic — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available on this item
- Weaving
- Electroplating
- Mercerising
- Digital Printing
- Injection Moulding
- Warp Knitting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Activewear. Related applications on the same base include coats, hats, luggage, underwear, baby clothing.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Photo report shared before the balance payment is due.
- Packed to your own carton ratio and barcode specification.
- Test reports issued against ISO 105 Colour Fastness with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
What are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
Can you handle our own artwork or tooling?
Yes. Artwork files or existing tooling can be used; we confirm tolerances in writing before the first production run.
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
