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Recycled Polyester Scuba Fabric
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Overview
Our recycled polyester scuba fabric is a smooth, firm double-knit textile produced from post-consumer recycled PET, delivering the dense, neoprene-like hand feel and high-quality surface finish of scuba construction alongside verified recycled fiber content. It is a primary sourcing fabric for womenswear and occasionwear buyers developing bodycon dresses, structured tops, performance garments, and co-ord collections where fabric body, wrinkle resistance, and surface appearance are key quality criteria.
Introduction
Scuba fabric — a double-knit polyester construction with a smooth, matte surface and dense, springy hand feel — is valued in fashion markets for its clean drape, surface consistency, and resistance to wrinkling, properties that are difficult to achieve in lighter knit structures. Produced in post-consumer recycled polyester, scuba delivers these structural characteristics while reducing the raw material impact associated with virgin polyester production, addressing the growing demand from occasionwear and performance brands for lower-impact materials that do not compromise on technical performance.
Nantong Tianhong Textile Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures recycled polyester scuba under OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, with our dyeing facility operating closed-loop chemical systems and specialist wastewater treatment. We supply this fabric to womenswear and occasionwear brands, costume and performance apparel producers, and private-label developers. Smooth matte and crepe surface finishes are both available, with optional spandex incorporation for additional stretch, and custom color development supported by our dyeing facility. Sample turnaround is within 15 days.
Specification
| Fiber Content | 95% Recycled Polyester, 5% Spandex (customizable) |
| Fabric Weight | 200–300 gsm |
| Width | 150–160 cm (59–63 inches) |
| Construction | Double Knit / Scuba Knit |
| Surface Finish | Smooth matte or crepe texture (specify at order) |
| Shrinkage | ≤3% (after pre-washing) |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 |
| Customization | Color, weight, surface finish, and spandex ratio available upon request |
Application
- Bodycon and Fitted Dresses: Scuba's firm double-knit body and smooth surface support clean silhouette in bodycon and fitted dresses — the fabric holds its shape under tension without deforming, and presents a consistent surface finish that photographs and retails well across solid color seasonal colorways.
- Structured Skirts and Tailored Tops: The dense scuba construction provides fabric body that replaces interfacing in structured skirts and tailored tops, simplifying garment construction for clothing factories and reducing total material cost without sacrificing shape retention or surface quality.
- Performance and Dance Costumes: Smooth surface, shape retention under movement, and stretch performance make recycled polyester scuba suitable for dance costumes and theatrical performance garments requiring a clean, crease-resistant surface that maintains appearance through active use.
- Sustainable Occasionwear: For brands with recycled fiber sourcing commitments building responsible occasionwear collections, recycled polyester scuba provides the structural fabric performance required for the category alongside a verifiable supplier-documented recycled content credential.
- E-commerce Garments: Scuba's wrinkle resistance means garments recover quickly from transit packaging compression — reducing negative delivery experience and return rates for brands selling structured dresses and occasionwear through e-commerce channels.
Advantage
- Firm Body Without Interfacing: The dense double-knit scuba construction gives garments structural body and shape retention without interfacing or lining — simplifying garment construction for clothing factories and reducing the total material cost per garment while maintaining the structured silhouette required in bodycon and occasionwear categories.
- Smooth, Consistent Surface Finish: Scuba's characteristic smooth, matte surface holds solid colors without bleed, photographs cleanly for e-commerce, and maintains a quality appearance through the garment lifecycle — qualities that directly affect brand presentation and end-consumer satisfaction in fashion categories.
- Wrinkle and Crease Resistance: Recycled polyester scuba recovers quickly from compression and packing, making it practical for garments sold through e-commerce channels where transit packaging can affect surface presentation at delivery — a direct operational quality benefit for online-first fashion brands.
- Recycled PET Content for Sustainability Reporting: Using post-consumer recycled PET reduces dependence on virgin petrochemical inputs. For brands with recycled content targets or retail sustainability reporting requirements, this provides a verifiable material claim at the supplier level backed by our documented production process.
- Color Accuracy Across Bulk Runs: Polyester scuba accepts disperse dyes with high color fastness, supporting accurate, repeatable color matching across large production runs — a direct requirement for womenswear brands managing seasonal color palettes across multiple markets and production batches.
Why Choose Us
- 24 Years Supplying Fashion and Performance Fabric Buyers: Since 2001, we have manufactured and exported woven and knit fabrics — including double-knit and scuba constructions — to fashion brands, occasionwear manufacturers, and performance apparel producers across the USA, Europe, South Korea, and Australia. Our production consistency in structured knit fabrics supports reliable quality across seasonal bulk orders.
- OEKO-TEX® Certified and Responsibly Manufactured: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification confirms restricted substance compliance across our production. Our dyeing facility operates closed-loop chemical systems with specialist wastewater treatment, and we use solar energy in spinning and weaving — providing a manufacturing environmental story that supports brand sustainability communications.
- Fast Development and Custom Color Support: Our dyeing facility supports custom color development from Pantone references or physical samples. Fabric communication is completed within 3 days and development samples are delivered within 15 days — supporting fast development cycles for seasonal fashion buyers.
- Scalable Production Capacity: Up to 1,000 tonnes of knitted fabric per month supports reliable delivery across development sampling and large seasonal bulk orders. Our 500+ sets of equipment provide the production flexibility to manage multiple fabric specifications simultaneously across a buyer's seasonal range.
- Responsive Service Across Time Zones: We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours on business days. Our export experience across the USA, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Australia means our team is familiar with the documentation, lead time, and compliance requirements of buyers in each major market.
FAQ
- Q: What is the difference between scuba and ponte fabric?
- Both are double-knit constructions, but scuba has a denser, smoother, and more neoprene-like hand feel than ponte. Ponte has a slightly more flexible, softer drape. Scuba is typically preferred for bodycon and structured occasionwear; ponte is more commonly used for tailored dresses, blazers, and workwear where a softer hand feel is preferred.
- Q: Is a crepe surface finish available?
- Yes. We offer both smooth matte and crepe surface finishes on our scuba knit construction. Please specify your preferred surface at the time of inquiry. Crepe finish is commonly specified for fashion and eveningwear applications where a softer visual texture is preferred over the smooth matte standard.
- Q: Can you provide recycled content documentation?
- Yes. We can provide supplier-level documentation for the recycled polyester content. Please contact us with your specific documentation requirements — for your retail program or sustainability report — and we will advise on available options.
- Q: Is this fabric suitable for performance dance costumes?
- Yes. The smooth surface, shape retention, and stretch performance of recycled polyester scuba make it suitable for dance costumes and performance garments. We recommend specifying your required stretch and recovery performance at inquiry stage so we can confirm the most appropriate spandex ratio.
- Q: What are the lead times for samples and bulk production?
- We respond within 24 hours on business days. Samples are completed within 15 days of specification confirmation. Bulk lead times are confirmed based on order volume and current production schedule.
Payment & Shipping
- Payment Terms: We accept T/T (bank transfer) and L/C (letter of credit). For bulk orders, a 30% deposit is required before production, with the balance payable upon receipt of the bill of lading.
- Quotation: Prices are quoted based on your preferred trade term — FOB, CIF, CNF, or others — confirmed during the inquiry process.
- Sampling: Fabric communication is completed within 3 days; sample production is completed within 15 days.
- Lead Time: With a stable supply chain, we accurately control production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Stock Availability: We maintain a range of fabrics in stock and continuously update inventory to meet urgent requirements. Please contact our sales team for current stock and available styles.
- Export Markets: We regularly ship to the USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, and Australia.
Our R&D Team
The R&D team at Tianhong is typically made up of expert technicians and innovation teams that are focused on the advancement of technology and solutions for fabrics.
Tianhong Story
We proudly put our customers' needs first. We are well aware of the wide application of fabrics in different industries, so we focus on providing a variety of fabric options to meet the specific needs of various customers. During the production process, we always maintain strict quality control to ensure that every piece of fabric meets high standards.
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