Surajmal Shobhachand supplies interlock fabric and finished garments from India. We make polo shirts, T-shirts and baby bodysuits to your design and label.
Interlock is a double-knit construction. Specify the fibre content separately from the knit name.
Interlock garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it in interlock.
Request a similar style→Interlock vs single jersey
Single jersey
Single jersey is a single knit. Its reverse differs from its face, and its cut edges tend to curl.
Plain interlock
Both sides have the same appearance, and its cut edges lie flat.
State the construction in the garment brief, with a fabric reference.
Interlock in the fabric catalogue
Enquire about a similar pointelle fabric
Send the fabric reference, required weight and metres for a quote on a similar interlock pointelle fabric.
Specifying interlock on a tech pack
- Construction and fibre
- State plain interlock or pointelle, with every fibre and its percentage.
- Finished GSM and tolerance
- Give the finished weight and allowed variation. Measure mass per unit area to ASTM D3776; use the GSM calculator with your swatch.[1]
- Usable width
- State the usable width. Measure relaxed, tension-free fabric to ISO 22198.[2]
- Yarn and stitch details
- Include the yarn count and stitch length if known. Report wale and course counts separately to ASTM D8007.[3]
- Colour and reference
- Give the colour reference and identify the fabric swatch.
- Finish and care
- Name the finish and intended wash and drying conditions.
- Wash change and pilling
- Set the allowed length and width change after washing, and the pilling grade required.
- Decoration
- Include the artwork and placement for embroidery or printing.
- Quantities and target price
- Give quantities by style and colour, with the target price.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Fabric tests for interlock
| Test | Method | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Visual grading[4] | ASTM D5430 | Fabric examination and grading by visual inspection. |
| Dimensional change[5] | AATCC TM135 | Fabric length and width change after home laundering. |
| Pilling[6] | ISO 12945-3 | Resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting in the random tumble tester. |
Common questions about interlock
Is interlock always cotton?
No. Interlock can be knitted in polyester, including jacquard qualities. Specify cotton or polyester and each fibre percentage in the brief.
What GSM should I specify for interlock?
Use the finished weight of the selected swatch, with a tolerance. We source plain interlock qualities to your garment brief.
Do you supply interlock babywear?
Yes. Send the babywear size chart and label details, with the care conditions and required fabric tests.
Can you supply interlock for a summer or winter range?
Yes. We select qualities for your seasonal range. State the season and the thermal or air-permeability requirements with the garment brief.
How does interlock differ from piqué for a polo?
Single piqué has a visible micro-mesh texture and uses a single-knit construction. Add a fabric reference to the polo brief.
How do I get an interlock fabric price?
Send the fabric reference, weight, metres and target price for a fabric quotation. For a garment quotation, include a garment reference or tech pack and quantity.
Can I buy interlock fabric on its own?
Yes, by the metre. Specify the quality and usable width for the fabric order.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Planning an interlock programme?
Send garment references or tech packs, quantities by style and colour, and the delivery date for a quotation on your interlock range.
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