A Mid-Light Interlining That Keeps a Jacket Supple
Article 2054 is a 22.5 gsm water jet interlining: an 18 gsm polyester base consolidated by water jet spunlace, then coated with 4.5 gsm of pure PA. It sits in the middle of the light band — heavier than article 1554 at 18.5 gsm, lighter than article 3013 at 30 gsm — and that position is the point. There is enough body for a collar stand or a front edge to hold its line, but not so much that a casual jacket feels padded or boardy.
The usual positions are collar stands, cuffs, pocket flaps, plackets and front panels on casual jackets, mid-weight coats and fashion outerwear. The surface cuts cleanly on an automatic cutter and activates evenly under a standard fusing press, so a sample-room panel and a production panel behave the same way — repeatability that begins at the water jet interlining factory.
Garment lining is a separate component: it is the inner layer that covers seams and helps a jacket slide on. This article is fused to the reverse of the shell to give it structure, and the two are specified and purchased separately.
The Bond Side: 4.5 gsm of Pure PA
- Low glue weight, clean face. At 4.5 gsm the PA layer is thin enough to bond without filling the weave, which lowers the risk of strike-through on pale or tightly woven shells.
- Quick activation. The coating reaches its bonding point at normal press settings, so dwell time stays short and the line does not need a separate slow cycle.
- Even coating across the roll. The setting that works at the start of a roll still works at the tail end, which keeps hand-feel consistent from the first panel to the last.
- Holds through washing. Fused collars and cuffs keep their bond and dimensions across repeated laundering when the press is set for the shell, without bubbling or edge lift.
- Clean cutting. The spunlace base holds together at the blade, so small parts such as flaps and plackets stay accurate when layered and cut.
How 22.5 gsm Sits Against Neighbouring Articles
Article 2054 is deliberately mid-light. It is not the right choice for a heavy coat front that must hold a hard, defined break, or for any part where the pattern calls for a construction weight. Those jobs want a firmer article from the same range — 3013 at 30 gsm, 3044-26 at 33 gsm, or one of the 45 gsm and heavier articles. Forcing this weight into a construction job costs the soft hand that makes it useful in the first place. It is also not a garment lining. The lining covers seams and helps a jacket slide on, while this product is fused to the shell for structure. The two are different components and should be specified separately. The article is made for apparel, not for filtration, medical, automotive or other technical textile uses.
| Article | 2054 | Base weight | PA glue | Typical use |
| 1054 | 14.5 gsm | 10 gsm | 4.5 gsm | Soft fashion outerwear and light collars |
| 1554 | 18.5 gsm | 14 gsm | 4.5 gsm | Light jackets needing a little more body |
| 2054 | 22.5 gsm | 18 gsm | 4.5 gsm | Casual jackets, mid-weight coats, front edges |
| 3013 | 30 gsm | 23 gsm | 7 gsm | Firmer collars, workwear and structured fronts |
| 3044-26 | 33 gsm | 26 gsm | 7 gsm | Coat fronts and jacket bodies |
Where It Goes on a Casual Jacket or Mid-Weight Coat
On a casual jacket the article is normally fused into the collar stand, the cuffs and the pocket flaps — the three places where a soft shell collapses first. On a mid-weight coat it supports the front panel and facing so the button line stays straight instead of rippling. On fashion outerwear it is more often a placket, a yoke or a small trim, where the piece still has to move with the body.
On a lined jacket, fuse the interlining to the shell before the lining is bagged out. That keeps fusing heat away from the lining and stops the two layers bonding to each other. On an unlined jacket the same article runs straight through the press.
Sample rooms use short lengths from the water jet interlining factory to trial a new shell before bulk. Fuse onto the shell you will actually run rather than a stock test cloth; the same article can read firm on a heavy cotton and almost invisible on a light, open weave.
Article 2054 at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Article | 2054 |
| Composition | 100%Poly |
| Construction | Water Jet Interlining |
| Total weight | 22.5 gsm |
| Base fabric weight | 18 |
| Coating material | 100% PA |
| Glue weight | 4.5 gsm |
| Colour | Off-white / dyed black |
| Standard roll width | 60" / 150 cm |
| Customisation | Custom water jet interlining — grammage and width on request |
Order Release and Shipment
- Where a marker needs something else, custom water jet interlining can be discussed with your sales contact, who will confirm what is feasible for the quantity you are ordering.
- Approve the fuse on your own shell. Fuse a trial piece at the settings your line will use and check hand-feel, bond and face side before the bulk order is released.
- Confirm the shade. Off-white and dyed black are the regular shades; ask for a piece to compare against your shell where the match is critical.
- Plan the shipment. Stock available; shipped by the container. Confirm lead time and order tracking with your sales contact so delivery lands inside your production window — because this is a stock article at our water jet interlining factory, a container can be released without waiting on a fresh production run. We are a manufacturer rather than a trading company: production, quality control and stock sit under one roof, and we supply buyers worldwide — mostly converters, garment producers and trade partners who resell or specify our interlining into their own programmes. Fast-moving articles are kept in stock, so container-level repeat orders can be released without waiting on a fresh production run. As a water jet interlining factory, we can also discuss custom grammage and width on request, and we will help you match the right article to your shell fabric before you commit to bulk.
Scale & Supply Capability
We are a manufacturer rather than a trading company: production, quality control and stock sit under one roof, and we supply buyers worldwide — mostly converters, garment producers and trade partners who resell or specify our interlining into their own programmes. Fast-moving articles are kept in stock, so container-level repeat orders can be released without waiting on a fresh production run. Custom grammage, width and private-label packing are available on request, and we will help you match the right article to your shell fabric before you commit to bulk.
FAQ
What is the difference between article 2054 and article 1554?
Article 2054 has a 22.5 gsm total weight on an 18 gsm base, while article 1554 is 18.5 gsm on a 14 gsm base; both carry 4.5 gsm of PA. The extra base weight in 2054 gives a collar stand or front edge more body without changing the soft hand.
Is article 2054 a garment lining or a fusible interlining?
It is a fusible interlining. The PA coating is activated by heat and pressed onto the reverse of the shell to give it shape. A lining is a separate inner layer that covers seams and helps the garment slide on; it is not a substitute for this product.
Which shells suit the 4.5 gsm PA coating?
It bonds to woven shells and non-woven substrates, and it is intended for light to medium weights — casual jacket shells, mid-weight coat fabrics and fashion outerwear. On very open, brushed or heat-sensitive shells, fuse an offcut first and check the face side for strike-through.
Will the bond hold through repeated washing?
When fused at settings suited to the shell, the PA layer holds through repeated laundering and the panel keeps its dimensions. Bubbling or edge lift usually supports too little heat, too little pressure or a shell that needs a different article in the range.
Can I order a width other than 150 cm?
Yes. The standard roll is 150 cm. Where your marker falls outside that, custom water jet interlining can be produced to your required width; our team will confirm what is feasible for the quantity you need.
Will the interlining show through a pale shell?
The base is a dense, opaque polyester web and the regular off-white shade is made for pale and undyed shells. Very thin or open face fabrics can still show a shadow if the press runs too hot, so compare a fused offcut against your shell under your inspection lighting before bulk.