Silicone print is quite important for Equestrian leggings factory to proceed the equestrian breeches, many customers will test it before placing orders to equestrian pants factory.
Fabric requirement Silicone adhesion heavily depends on fabric. Brushed nylon 4‑way stretch fabric is preferred. Fabric surface must be free of silicone oil, softener or DWR coating, which will cause peeling. Adhesion test is mandatory before mass printing. Smooth high‑density polyester is not suitable for large‑area silicone grips.
Panel pre‑treatment Cut panels shall be heat‑set, degreased and dedusted before printing. Plasma corona treatment is recommended to boost bonding. Printing must be done on relaxed fabric, not stretched panels.
Silicone ink & layers Use screen‑print liquid silicone, not ordinary ink. Knee grip: 3–5 layers; Full seat grip: 5–8 layers. Each layer needs low‑temperature curing. Do not print one thick layer, which leads to incomplete curing and cracking. Hardness: Shore A 20–35. Too soft attracts dust; too hard cracks under stretch.
Printing environment Dust‑free, constant temperature & humidity. Sufficient curing time (min.12h air cure or oven cure). Insufficient curing is the top reason for peeling.
Artwork limitation (inform customer in advance) Thin lines & tiny isolated dots are not recommended, easy to fall off. Honeycomb, dots or short stripes work best. Leave 2–3mm blank margin at edges to prevent lifting. Solid full‑block silicone is not suggested due to poor breathability.
Protection in sewing & finishing Do not iron silicone surface directly at high temperature. Avoid repeated needle piercing on silicone areas. Use a protective cloth during steam pressing.
Pre‑shipment test
Stretch test: 100% fabric stretch, no silicone crack or delamination.
Wash test: 40℃ water, mild detergent. Less than 5% peeling after 10 washes.
Rub test: No chipping or lifting. Silicone grip is a consumable functional layer. Gradual wear after heavy use is normal, not a defect.
After testing the silicone print, UBI factory will print it in the bulk equestrian pants, and make the good quality equestrian breeches.
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