Waffle Knit Fabric with Powder Coating for Luggage
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 powder coating surface, the 280 gsm and the packing — and held on file, which is what keeps luggage 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 a zipper puller that broke under pull test at the warehouse, or shade drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk lot. Both are preventable once the specification is written down before bulk starts.
Specification
| Product | Waffle Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Finish / process | Powder Coating |
| Typical application | Luggage |
| Base material | Polyester |
| Standard size | 280 gsm |
| Colour matching | 24 Pantone or lab-dip matched shades |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
Material and finish options
- Nylon — selected when the item is in skin contact and needs to test clean
- Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Bamboo — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
- Wood — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Recycled PET — chosen where strength and wear resistance come first
Processes available on this item
- Ultrasonic Welding
- Anti-Pilling Finish
- Mercerising
- Enamel Filling
- Injection Moulding
- Anti-Bacterial Finishing
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for Luggage. Related applications on the same base include outdoor tents, sleepwear, kidswear, scarves, dresses.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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 EN 71-3 with the shipment.
- Golden sample retained at the factory, second one held by the buyer.
FAQ
Can you match a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.
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.
Which compliance documents do you provide?
EN 71-3 documentation is issued with the shipment. Test reports can be ordered against any additional standard you nominate.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 1000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
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.
