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Scuba
Scuba is a thick double-knit fabric with just enough spandex for shape retention. Originally developed for wetsuit liners, it's now a fashion staple for bodycon dresses, structured skirts, and sculptural apparel. The dense knit holds shape without interfacing, making it ideal for dramatic silhouettes.
Composition: 95% Polyester + 5% Spandex
Composition
95% Polyester + 5% Spandex
Weight
250-350 gsm
Width / Spec
Width 150cm, dense double-knit
Min Order
50 pcs / 50 m
What is scuba?
Scuba is a thick double-knit fabric with just enough spandex for shape retention. Originally developed for wetsuit liners, it's now a fashion staple for bodycon dresses, structured skirts, and sculptural apparel. The dense knit holds shape without interfacing, making it ideal for dramatic silhouettes.
Scuba — thick double-knit with slight stretch. Structured, smooth, holds shape for bodycon fashion. We work with scuba daily in our Yiwu factory, producing for brands, teams, and event organizers worldwide. Whether you need polyester, spandex, knit applications or are sourcing scuba for the first time, we can help with sample yardage, bulk production, and DDP shipping to your door.
Key characteristics
- 95% polyester / 5% spandex250-350 gsm — thick and structuredDense double-knit constructionSlight stretch, holds shape wellSmooth face for vivid sublimation printsNo interfacing needed for structure
Compatible print methods
How we print on scuba.
Dye-sublimationDTF (direct-to-film)
Scuba is dye-sublimation-friendly, meaning we can print photo-quality all-over graphics edge-to-edge. The print becomes part of the fiber — it won't crack, peel, or fade. For other substrates in your project, we offer DTF and screen-print as fallback options.
Best for
What we make with scuba.
Bodycon and bandage dressesStructured skirts and peplum topsSculptural fashion piecesAthletic fashion (leggings, sports bra outer layer)
Care instructions
How to care for scuba.
- ✓Machine wash cold, gentle
- ✓Hang dry recommended
- ✓Iron on low with cloth barrier
- ✓Do not bleach
Tags & categories
Where this fabric fits.
polyesterspandexknitdouble-knitstretchstructuredfashiondressessublimation-friendly
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FAQ
Common questions about scuba.
Is scuba the same as neoprene?
Scuba is a thinner, more apparel-friendly version of neoprene. It has the structured feel without the bulk and weight of true neoprene. For fashion bodycon pieces, scuba is the standard. For actual wetsuits, true neoprene is needed.
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Ready to order scuba?
Send us your spec — quantity, sizes, print design — and we'll quote you FOB Yiwu or DDP to your door. Sample yardage available on request.