Waffle Knit Fabric with Nickel-Free Electroplating for Bras
This waffle 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 nickel-free electroplating surface, the 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps bras 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 elastic that lost recovery after three washes, or an interlining that bubbled after the first press. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Waffle Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Nickel-Free Electroplating |
| Typical application | Bras |
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | GRS |
Material and finish options
- Acrylic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Iron — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- POM Plastic — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Wood — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- PU Coating
- Embroidery
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Weaving
- Epoxy Coating
- Warp Knitting
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Bras. Related applications on the same base include scarves, kidswear, bras, blouses, underwear.
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 GRS with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
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.
Do you hold stock for reorders?
Approved specifications are kept on file and, for repeat programmes, base material can be reserved against a rolling forecast.
How long does sampling take?
10 working days for the first sample, with 3 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
GRS documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
