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120–200 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester (PES); combed/ring yarn by quality, recycled (rPET) version available.

Knit

Single-feed, single-bed circular knit; a flat face and a loop-back reverse.

Hand

Light, fine and fluid; smooth face, lightly textured back; soft, low stretch.

Use

T-shirts · innerwear · jerseys

Strength

The economical single-face base — light, fast-drying and the best surface for sublimation.

Watch for

Single-face edges curl; opacity is weak at low weights.

160–250 g/m²

• 2-way stretch
• With elastane

Composition

~92–95% polyester / 5–8% elastane (spandex); commonly 95/5 and 92/8.

Knit

Elastane plated with the body yarn on the single-jersey base; gives 2-way weft stretch.

Hand

Fuller and more recovering than plain jersey; body-skimming, soft, elastic.

Use

Activewear · fitted tees · sports innerwear

Strength

The stretch single-face base for fitted pieces that must move and snap back.

Watch for

A single elastane end is usually 2-way (not 4-way); excess heat/chlorine fatigues elastane.

200–330 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester; a fine ground yarn plus an ~2× thicker loop yarn.

Knit

A two-thread loop-back built on a jersey base; flat face, uncut terry loops on the reverse.

Hand

Full, soft and warm; flat face, looped back; clearly heavier than single jersey.

Use

Sweatshirts · hoodies · joggers

Strength

Soft loop-backed, bodied and warm — the mid-heavy base for sweats and hoodies.

Watch for

Back loops are uncut (not napped like fleece); heavy weights aren’t for hot climates. Same structure as the French Terry family.

Same structure: French Terry family

170–240 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester (typical); microfilament yarn for sublimation lustre.

Knit

Knit + tuck honeycomb (bird’s-eye) cells on a single-jersey or interlock base.

Hand

Textured, grainy; cooler than cotton piqué, medium body, holds a structured shape.

Use

Polo shirts · corporate/promo · golf tops

Strength

The classic polo cloth — shape-holding, fast-drying and very print-friendly.

Watch for

Less breathable than cotton piqué; sensitive to direct heat.

180–240 g/m²

• 2-way stretch
• With elastane

Composition

~94–96% polyester / 4–6% elastane (spandex); most commonly ~5%.

Knit

Elastane fed into the piqué (knit+tuck) base; in most circular piqué it runs one way → 2-way stretch.

Hand

Textured surface but more elastic, body-skimming and soft; less bagging at collar/cuff.

Use

Stretch polos · slim-fit sport tops · training

Strength

A performance piqué that hugs the body and keeps its shape with stretch and recovery.

Watch for

Elastane suffers from high heat/chlorine/bleach; most qualities are 2-way (4-way needs special builds).

165–200 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester (typical); fine/microfilament yarn common in golf/sublimation.

Knit

Same knit+tuck logic as standard piqué, with a tighter tuck repeat and finer yarn/gauge for smaller, denser cells.

Hand

Finer, flatter and silkier than standard piqué; a more refined texture, a lighter, cooler hand.

Use

Light/premium polos · golf-tennis tops · summer sport

Strength

A more refined, lighter piqué with a fine cell texture — ideal for summer polos.

Watch for

Lighter, so it sits less structured/opaque; can be semi-sheer at very low weights.

180–260 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Jacquard

Composition

100% polyester; a ~95/5 elastane variant exists for patterned stretch qualities.

Knit

A jacquard mechanism selects needles to the pattern; colour/relief motifs are knitted directly into the piqué base.

Hand

A pattern over the raised piqué ground; fuller, more structured, locally denser by motif.

Use

Patterned/collection polos · club jerseys · premium uniforms

Strength

Knits the motif into the cloth for a print-free, structured look.

Watch for

Long reverse floats in multi-colour patterns can snag; slower and costlier to produce than plain piqué.

160–300 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester (elastane-free); stretch comes from the structure.

Knit

A 1x1 or 2x2 rib produced on opposed needle rows; pronounced vertical channels on both faces, a reversible double-face fabric.

Hand

Clear vertical channels, full and springy; compresses and opens crosswise, self-recovering; edges don’t curl.

Use

Collar/cuff/waistband trims · hem & cuff ribbing · ribbed tops

Strength

A non-curling channelled structure that hugs the body with high crosswise stretch and natural recovery.

Watch for

Without elastane, heavy weights can slacken over repeated stretching; lengthwise stretch is low.

190–300 g/m²

• 2-way stretch
• With elastane

Composition

Polyester + elastane (spandex); typically 5–10% elastane (commonly 6–7%), the rest polyester.

Knit

A 1x1/2x2 rib knitted with elastane; it adds recovery and durable stretch to the rib’s natural crosswise give.

Hand

More elastic than plain rib, hugging the body, springy; the channel texture is retained.

Use

High-turn cuffs/collars/waistbands · fitted bodies/blouses · sport trims

Strength

Elastane strengthens the rib’s crosswise stretch and markedly improves shape retention.

Watch for

Elastane is sensitive to heat and long-term laundering; elasticity can fade over time at high temperatures.

180–300 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Double-faced

Composition

100% polyester (common); elastane-free — stretch comes from the structure.

Knit

A double-knit where two 1x1 ribs interlock on opposed needles; identical, smooth faces; edges don’t curl.

Hand

Both faces identical, even and smooth; fuller, more stable and more draping than rib.

Use

Innerwear · smooth tees/tops · outer-layer linings

Strength

A double-knit giving high dimensional stability, even twin faces and better recovery than plain rib.

Watch for

Stretches notably less than rib; it is a smooth-faced double-knit (not ribbed) and is less suited to tight binding than rib. Same structure as the Interlock family.

Same structure: Interlock family

170–260 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Double-faced

Composition

100% polyester (e.g. 75D/72f textured filament yarn); rPET common, elastane-free.

Knit

A stable double-face knit where cylinder and dial needles interlock two ribs on a double-bed machine.

Hand

Smooth, dry, even; fuller and less draping than single jersey, bodied; semi-matte.

Use

Promo/team tees (sublimation) · performance tops · polos

Strength

A non-curling, double-faced, opaque and stable base — easy to print and sew.

Watch for

Without elastane, stretch/recovery is limited; the drape is stiffer than single jersey.

180–300 g/m²

• 4-way stretch
• With elastane
• Double-faced

Composition

Polyester base + elastane; typically 5–12% (from comfort to high recovery). Higher levels belong to warp-knit power nets, not interlock.

Knit

Elastane fed/covered into the interlock double-knit; multi-direction stretch while keeping the stable twin faces.

Hand

Soft, fluid and elastic; body-hugging, snaps back when stretched; semi-matte smooth.

Use

Leggings · sports bras/bodysuits · yoga/performance tops

Strength

Strong multi-direction stretch and shape retention via elastane — ideal where compression is needed.

Watch for

Elasticity can fade with heat/chlorine over time; can sheer when stretched at low weights.

270–360 g/m²

• 2-way stretch
• Double-faced

Composition

Polyester-led; most qualities carry ~3–8% elastane. Market ponte is often rayon/poly-elastane; this file takes a polyester+elastane base.

Knit

A single, thick, stable double-face fabric knit on a double bed with a knit + tuck/miss repeat (Ponte / Punto di Roma); carries a subtle horizontal rib — not two layers bonded together.

Hand

Full, bodied and firm; both faces smooth and identical; thicker than standard interlock, holds its shape better.

Use

Structured dresses/skirts/jackets · bodied trousers · winter tops

Strength

A thick, stable, shape-holding double-face body — a strong base for structured, opaque pieces.

Watch for

Heavy, warm and low-drape due to weight; not for light summer pieces. (Technically a sibling double-knit, not true interlock.)

180–330 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester (fine ground + ~2× thicker loop yarn); cotton-PES is common in the market, pure/high-PES applies for a polyester specialist.

Knit

A loop-back knit on a single-bed machine: the ground yarn makes the flat face, the thick loop yarn the uncut loops on the reverse.

Hand

Flat, print-friendly face; soft, looped, lofty reverse; mid-full, lightly structured.

Use

Sweatshirts · hoodies · joggers · mid-season tops

Strength

Loop-back balances breathability with light warmth; polyester adds durability and fast drying.

Watch for

Pure-PES French terry is less common than cotton and can feel cooler/more synthetic; lacks cotton’s next-to-skin softness.

240–360 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Brushed

Composition

100% polyester; the thick loop yarn on the reverse is brushed/napped. Cotton-PES brushed terry is also common.

Knit

The reverse of a two-thread loop-back is brushed (raised); the loops open into a soft, fleece-like back.

Hand

Flat face; napped, soft, warm fleece-like back; fuller and loftier.

Use

Winter sweatshirts · brushed hoodies · fleece-backed joggers · loungewear

Strength

A brushed back delivers clear softness and warmth without adding much weight.

Watch for

The napped surface can flatten/pill over time; polyester pile may pill more visibly than cotton.

210–320 g/m²

• 2-way stretch
• With elastane

Composition

~93–97% polyester / 3–7% elastane (spandex); most often ~95/5. Cotton-PES-elastane tri-blends also exist.

Knit

Elastane added to the loop-back knit (usually fed every course); ground, loop and elastane knit together.

Hand

Flat face / looped back; with elastane more elastic, body-hugging and recovering; good recovery.

Use

Active/slim sweats-hoodies · stretch joggers · athleisure

Strength

Elastane adds body-hugging stretch and shape retention to French terry — less bagging at knee/elbow.

Watch for

Elastane can degrade with heat/chlorine; wrong wash/dry reduces stretch; mostly 2-way.

180–330 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Melange

Composition

100% polyester melange yarn (a blend of differently coloured fibres → heathered); grey melange is most common. Cotton-PES melange also exists.

Knit

Same standard loop-back knit; the difference is in the yarn — knitted with melange (mixed-colour) yarn for a grainy/heathered surface colour.

Hand

Same hand as standard French terry; visually speckled/heathered, matte and natural.

Use

Melange sweatshirts · grey-melange hoodies · joggers · daily tops

Strength

Melange yarn gives a richer, grainier look than solid dye and disguises small stains/wear.

Watch for

Lot-to-lot tone consistency can be hard since colour comes from the yarn; it affects only the look, not warmth/durability.

280–380 g/m²

• No stretch

Composition

Polyester-led (ground + fleece + binder). Three-thread is classically cotton/cotton-PES (CVC); the 100% polyester version exists but is less common.

Knit

A three-thread knit using miss, tuck and knit on a single-bed machine; jersey face, with the fleece yarn anchored by the binder on the back.

Hand

Markedly thicker, fuller and firmer than two-thread; flat-matte face, heavy and structured drape.

Use

Sweatshirts · hoodies · jogger sets · winter basics

Strength

Warmer and fuller than two-thread — the bodied base of a heavy winter sweatshirt.

Watch for

100% PES three-thread is less common than cotton/blend; next-to-skin breathability/absorbency trails cotton, with possible static and odour retention.

300–400 g/m²

• No stretch
• Brushed

Composition

Polyester-led (ground + fleece + binder); the back is brushed. Cotton-PES versions are also common.

Knit

After knitting, the back fleece-yarn (third yarn) floats are raised by brushing; the jersey face is kept.

Hand

Plush, soft and warm back; matte, full face; thicker and softer than unbrushed.

Use

Winter hoodies/sweatshirts · heavy joggers · fleece-lined comfortwear

Strength

The brushed back delivers the most warmth and softness — the family’s warmest, plushest option.

Watch for

Brushing raises pilling and nap-loss risk over time; the napped back can lengthen drying time.

280–360 g/m²

• No stretch

Composition

Polyester-led (ground + fleece + binder); the back is unbrushed (raw fleece-float texture).

Knit

The three-thread structure left unbrushed; jersey face, a flat napless fleece-float texture on the back.

Hand

Flat, napless back; drier and less plush than brushed, slightly lighter hand; matte-full face.

Use

Mid-season sweatshirts/hoodies · lighter joggers · spring-autumn daily

Strength

Its napless flat back gives low pilling and a clean inner look — balanced for mid-season.

Watch for

Being unbrushed it warms less; the back looks more bare and won’t match brushed plushness.

300–400 g/m²

• 2-way stretch
• With elastane

Composition

Polyester-led base + ~5% elastane (spandex), usually plated with the face/ground yarn. Elastane three-thread is relatively uncommon in the market.

Knit

An elastane (core-spun) yarn added to the three-thread knit; mostly 2-way comfort stretch (not 4-way).

Hand

Standard three-thread fullness plus comfort stretch; better body fit and recovery.

Use

Fitted joggers · shape-defined hoodies · athletic-leisure

Strength

Adds comfort stretch and recovery to three-thread warmth and fullness — a fitted, mobile shape.

Watch for

Elastane three-thread is relatively rare; usually 2-way; elastane can fatigue under high-heat care.

110–160 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open

Composition

100% polyester (mechanical give) or, for real stretch, a ~88–92% PES / 8–12% elastane variant.

Knit

An open net knit on a circular weft machine in a porous/eyelet pattern, forming clear, even holes.

Hand

Light, dry and airy; the holes are felt, loose-fluid drape, doesn’t cling.

Use

Football/basketball jerseys · sport shorts · vent panels

Strength

The benchmark for high-tempo sportswear needing maximum airflow and lightness.

Watch for

Large holes reduce coverage (a lining may be needed); big openings are prone to snagging/laddering.

135–200 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open

Composition

100% polyester (typical); a ~90–92% PES / 8–10% elastane version exists for stretch.

Knit

A textured knit made on a circular weft machine with knit + tuck arrangements forming evenly spaced raised dots / small holes.

Hand

Lightly raised, grainy surface; fuller and more structured than sports net, still airy-dry.

Use

Performance polos/tees · team/corporate sport · training tops

Strength

The textured mesh that best balances air permeability with a clean, corporate look.

Watch for

Not as cool as full open net; the dot texture can show slight shading in deep colours.

80–130 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open

Composition

100% polyester or, for light stretch, ~90–95% PES / 5–10% elastane; mostly microfilament polyester.

Knit

A fine, dense, small-holed knit (circular weft or warp/tricot based) with much smaller pores than sports net.

Hand

Very light, fine and soft; almost sheer, fluid drape, a dry hand that lies soft on the skin.

Use

Lining (jacket/swim/short liners) · light summer jerseys · sports innerwear

Strength

High airflow at very low weight — the go-to light lining and panel mesh.

Watch for

Being fine/light, durability and coverage as a standalone outer are limited; delicate to snags.

220–350 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open
• Double-faced

Composition

100% polyester (durable monofilament polyester in the core); some versions use PES/elastane on the faces.

Knit

A three-layer sandwich (spacer) where two knit faces are joined by vertically knitted monofilament polyester pile yarns; an air gap forms in the middle.

Hand

Thick, full and sponge-like/springy; firm-balanced, low-stretch, stands upright.

Use

Padded sport panels/outerwear details · shoe uppers/padding · backpack back panels

Strength

Breathable cushioning without foam — it unites structure, padding and airflow in one fabric.

Watch for

Heavy and bulky; low in-plane stretch — recovery comes mostly from compression/loft; not for thin, fluid-draping garments.

150–250 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open
• Jacquard

Composition

100% polyester or, for stretch, ~88–92% PES / 8–12% elastane.

Knit

A weft-jacquard knit forming patterned hole/texture areas (diamond, dot, logo) via knit-tuck combinations.

Hand

A raised, textured surface that varies by motif; more characterful than flat mesh, usually fuller.

Use

Branded/patterned jerseys · performance tops · body-mapping panels

Strength

Unites visual pattern and functional airflow in one knit — character without separate print or panels.

Watch for

Jacquard is more complex → higher cost and lead time; coverage/weight vary locally across patterned hole areas.

180–400 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester (recycled rPET versions common).

Knit

After the circular-knit ground, the face(s) are raised and sheared on a brushing machine; usually double-brushed, soft napped texture.

Hand

Soft, napped, lofty; a raised, warm-feeling surface, medium-soft drape.

Use

Fleece jackets/tops · inner lining/mid-layer · blankets/home textile · beanies-gloves

Strength

The economical, durable classic insulator — high warmth for its weight and fast drying.

Watch for

Low-grade/unfinished fleece can pill and flatten over time; it is wind-permeable, so wind protection as an outer is limited.

200–340 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester; standard fleece + an anti-pill (anti-pilling) surface finish.

Knit

On the raised, sheared fleece ground, an anti-pill treatment / singe-shear (often one-sided) fixes the nap tips.

Hand

Soft napped like standard fleece; the surface stays smoother/more even and dulls less with use.

Use

Frequently-washed fleece jackets/tops · kidswear · corporate/promo fleece · blankets

Strength

Keeps standard fleece’s warmth while staying smooth and pill-free even after many washes and abrasion.

Watch for

Anti-pill is a finish, not absolute; some pilling can still appear under very aggressive use; durability depends on application quality.

100–200 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester; finer (micro) filament/yarn than standard fleece.

Knit

A dense ground knit from fine microfilament yarn, brushed for a fine, short, dense nap (usually double-sided, low loft).

Hand

Very soft, fine, low-loft and flexible; close to the skin, light, breathable.

Use

Inner lining/mid-layer · light sport-outdoor tops · baby-kidswear

Strength

A very light, flexible yet moisture-managing fabric — the ideal thin mid-layer.

Watch for

Being fine/low-loft, its standalone insulation is below thick fleece; treat it as a mid/lining layer, not the main warmth layer.

200–320 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Double-faced

Composition

100% polyester.

Knit

After the circular-knit ground, both face and back are separately raised and sheared, giving an even, neat nap on both sides.

Hand

Both faces soft and napped; the same softness whichever side meets the skin; balanced, full.

Use

Unlined fleece jackets/tops (back shows) · reversible garments · blankets/wraps

Strength

With equally soft faces it needs no extra lining and keeps a consistent look in reversible designs.

Watch for

Standard fleece is usually double-brushed too; “double-faced” mainly denotes a deliberately balanced/finished nap on both sides. Both napped faces double the pilling-prone area (anti-pill recommended).

120–200 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester single-knit; cotton/elastane blends exist, but pure PES is the most common sport variant.

Knit

A single-bed single-jersey knit; flat V-stitch face, loop-rib back (asymmetric).

Hand

Fine, fluid and elastic; soft and light; smooth, draping.

Use

Tees · tanks · light sport tops · jersey linings

Strength

The base of high-volume sport/promo basics — light, fast-drying and economical to make.

Watch for

Edges curl; without elastane pure PES has no permanent structural stretch; opacity is low at light weights. Same structure as the Single Jersey family (performance-tuned by yarn/finish).

Same structure: Single Jersey family

130–220 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

Mostly 100% polyester; often ~80–90% PES / 10–20% elastane (with-spandex) for stretch and fit.

Knit

A functional knit engineered for sweat transport (not flat jersey; usually piqué, micro-mesh or channelled interlock); moves sweat to the outer face by capillary action, usually backed by a wicking finish.

Hand

Dry, light, napless; doesn’t cling even when wet; lightly textured by structure.

Use

Training/running tees · sport tanks · performance polos · jerseys · leggings-shorts (with elastane)

Strength

Pulls sweat off the skin and evaporates it fast to stay dry and cool in intense activity — a clear edge over cotton.

Watch for

Wicking depends heavily on knit and finish; a finish-free “dry fit” claim may not match real performance. Pure PES can hold odour more than cotton. Pure PES stretches mechanically; the 10–20% elastane version is truly elastic.

85–180 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch

Composition

100% polyester microfiber — filament fineness below 1 denier (microdenier, ~0.5 dpf); far finer than standard PES (1.5–4 dpf).

Knit

A dense knit from very fine filament yarn (flat/jersey or warp/tricot based); often given a sueded/brushed “peach skin” hand.

Hand

Silky-soft, very smooth; with peach-skin finish a velvety matte touch; light and draping.

Use

Soft-hand tees/tops · athleisure · light shirting (peach skin) · lining

Strength

Microfilament fineness gives unique softness and moisture spreading over a wide surface — a near-luxury touch.

Watch for

Fine filament raises abrasion and heat/iron sensitivity; dense builds reduce breathability in some versions. “Microfiber” is only correct for <1 dpf filament.

160–250 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Double-faced

Composition

100% polyester double-knit; cotton and elastane blends also exist.

Knit

A double-knit where both faces’ loops interlock on two needle beds; identical faces (symmetric), flat, smooth.

Hand

Fuller, more stable and opaque than single jersey; both faces smooth, draping but bodied; no curling.

Use

Polos/tees · sport tops/joggers · fitted dresses · babywear

Strength

A double-knit that is more stable, opaque and durable than single jersey — both faces usable.

Watch for

Thicker/heavier than jersey at equal weight; not ideal for very thin summer pieces; stretch (elastane-free) is more limited than jersey. Same structure as the Interlock family.

Same structure: Interlock family

110–170 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open

Composition

100% polyester (PES); elastane-free mechanical give. A ~88–92% PES / 8–12% elastane variant can be knitted for light recovery when needed.

Knit

An open mesh built by warp knitting on a Raschel machine: unlike weft/circular knitting, the yarns loop in the vertical warp direction, which yields a holed structure that resists curling at the edges, won’t ladder and stays dimensionally stable. Not to be confused with the weft-knit Athletic Mesh in our catalogue — though similar in look, it is a technically different knit family.

Hand

Light, dry and airy; the pores are clearly felt, the structure holds its form more firmly than weft mesh, and it doesn’t cling to the skin.

Use

Sport tops/lining · footwear & bag mesh · inner lining

Strength

Its warp-knit structure pairs high airflow with resistance to laddering and edge curl, holding its shape under use.

Watch for

Elastane-free mechanical stretch is limited; close-fitting cuts that need true recovery call for the elastane variant.

Same structure: Mesh & Net family (weft knit)

60–110 g/m²

• No stretch
• Mesh / open

Composition

100% polyester (PES); knitted from fine filament yarn, with no elastane for stretch (an optional elastane variant is a separate construction).

Knit

A warp-knitted tulle made on a Raschel machine: the yarns loop in the vertical warp direction to form an open, non-slip net. This differs technically from the site’s mesh family — that family is a weft (circular) knit, whereas tulle is built in the warp direction, so its pores are even and its edges resist running.

Hand

Very light and fine; sheer to semi-sheer, paper-thin yet tear-resistant; a dry, crisp hand with almost no stretch.

Use

Lining · skirt/dress tulle · decorative layer · accessories

Strength

A very light, sheer and dimensionally stable warp-knit tulle — a fine yet evenly porous base for linings, decorative layers and tulle applications.

Watch for

Its non-stretch, fine structure is not opaque on its own and is unsuited to fitted pieces or anywhere stretch is needed.

130–200 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Mesh / open

Composition

100% polyester (PES); mechanical give. An elastane variant can be knitted when fit and recovery are required.

Knit

A Raschel warp-knit fabric, where yarns are looped in the vertical warp direction; regular eyelet/hole rows deliberately opened into the pattern give a textured, breathable surface. This is technically different from the Mesh & Net family on the site — that family is weft (circular) knit, whereas this structure runs in the warp direction, so the holes are more stable and more resistant to snagging and laddering.

Hand

Mid-weight, structured and airy; the holes are felt by hand and the surface is raised; stable in the warp direction, with a bodied rather than loose drape.

Use

Sport/casual outerwear · breathable lining · structured decorative panel

Strength

Combines the stability of warp knitting with an eyelet surface: a breathable yet ladder-resistant, structured mid-weight base.

Watch for

Elastane-free pure PES only stretches mechanically, with no true recovery; the open structure lowers opacity and may need a lining.

150–260 g/m²

• Mechanical stretch
• Jacquard

Composition

100% polyester (PES); matt or bright filament by warp-yarn quality, with a recycled (rPET) variant also possible.

Knit

A warp-knitted surface made on a Raschel machine; the yarns loop vertically along the warp direction in parallel, not across the width. A jacquard mechanism selects needles to the pattern, building geometric/decorative relief motifs straight into the ground. This is technically different from the site’s Mesh & Net family, which is circular weft knitting — Raschel is produced on a warp-knitting machine.

Hand

Structured and consistent; a stable, low-stretch surface with light relief that follows the density of the jacquard motif. The hand is less slippery and more dimensionally stable than weft knits.

Use

Decorative outerwear · curtains and home textiles · structured panels

Strength

A structured base that knits the pattern straight into the warp, offering high dimensional stability and a decorative relief surface.

Watch for

The warp-knit structure has little stretch and is unsuitable for fitted, stretchy pieces; since the pattern is set up on the machine per customer request, it requires a minimum production run.

150–240 g/m²

• 4-way stretch
• With elastane
• Mesh / open

Composition

Polyester-based: ~72–82% polyester / 18–28% elastane (spandex); the elastane ratio is tuned to the support level.

Knit

Made on a Raschel warp-knitting machine: yarns are looped in the vertical warp direction with elastane bound in on every course. This is technically different from the site’s mesh & net family (which is weft/circular knit); warp knitting gives power net high dimensional stability and run resistance.

Hand

Firm, full and recovering; smooth flat surface with a clear support feel; stretches 4-way and snaps back strongly.

Use

Swimwear · corsetry/shapewear · sports lining/support panel

Strength

A recovering warp-knit base that combines high support and 4-way stretch with dimensional stability.

Watch for

The high elastane ratio makes the fabric firm and less breathable; excess heat/chlorine fatigues the elastane over time.

Same structure: Mesh & Net family (weft knit)