Scuba Knit Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about Scuba Knit.
What does it mean?
compact double knit with foam-like body. Working figures for Scuba Knit normally sit around 250-320 GSM in mainstream production. Note double knit machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
What value should be specified?
Start from 250-320 GSM and adjust for the end use of the garment. Record elastane content alongside Scuba Knit, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 250-320 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
How is it tested?
double knit machine. Keeping reference values for Scuba Knit lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with double knit machine, since both affect the reading.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. Working figures for Scuba Knit normally sit around 250-320 GSM in mainstream production. Note double knit machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. Record elastane content alongside Scuba Knit, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 250-320 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
