Waffle Knit Fabric with Pearlescent Coating for Sneakers
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 pearlescent coating surface, the 180 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps sneakers 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 lead time quoted without the plating or dyeing sub-process, 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 | Waffle Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Pearlescent Coating |
| Typical application | Sneakers |
| Base material | Bamboo |
| Standard size | 180 gsm |
| Colour matching | 12 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 105 Colour Fastness |
Material and finish options
- Copper — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Rubber — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Nickel Silver — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
- POM Plastic — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- PU Leather — used when the finish has to hold a plating or coating
Processes available on this item
- Warp Knitting
- Weft Knitting
- PU Coating
- Anodising
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Rotary Printing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Sneakers. Related applications on the same base include jeans, blouses, sleepwear, gloves, scarves.
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
How long does sampling take?
7 working days for the first sample, with 5 days per revision round. Plated or dyed-to-match items add a few days.
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.
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.
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.
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.
