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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Spacer (3D sandwich) Mesh

Weight220–350 g/m²
Composition100% polyester (durable monofilament polyester in the core); some versions use PES/elastane on the faces.
Knit typeSpacer (3D sandwich) mesh · Mesh & Net
Use classOuter / structured
StretchMechanical stretch
KnitA three-layer sandwich (spacer) where two knit faces are joined by vertically knitted monofilament polyester pile yarns; an air gap forms in the middle.
HandThick, full and sponge-like/springy; firm-balanced, low-stretch, stands upright.
Typical usePadded sport panels/outerwear details · shoe uppers/padding · backpack back panels
StrengthBreathable cushioning without foam — it unites structure, padding and airflow in one fabric.
Watch forHeavy and bulky; low in-plane stretch — recovery comes mostly from compression/loft; not for thin, fluid-draping garments.
CertificationsISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001OEKO-TEX STePSTANDARD 100GRS · RCS

Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.

Typical technical ranges

Weight tolerance±5% (typical, dense/fine mesh); coarse open sports net and jacquard can run ±5–7% due to hole size/spacing and heat-set width-opening (very coarse builds may locally exceed ±7%)
WidthOpen width typically ~150–190 cm; tubular ~30–100 cm. Spacer (double-bed) and jacquard on narrow machines usually sit near the low end. Exact width depends on machine diameter/needle count and finishing/heat-set set
Shrinkage (wash)Up to ±3% after wash (with good heat-set usually ±1–3%); open/loose circular-knit net can reach ±4–5%, mainly lengthwise, with length/width difference being normal. PES has inherently low hygroscopic shrink; the main source is knit-tension relaxation, so it tracks heat-set quality
Color fastnessWash 4–5, rubbing (dry) 4–5 / wet 3–4, light 4–6 (min grade). Disperse-dyed PES is generally good; deep/bright shades can sit near the low end for wet rub and perspiration
Abrasion / pillingTypical Martindale ~15,000–40,000+ cycles; dense/fine builds (bird's-eye, jacquard, spacer) toward the top, coarse open net toward the bottom (on coarse open net, Martindale over the holes is of limited representativeness). Pilling typically 3–4 (filament PES sheds little fuzz). Main risk is snagging/laddering at large holes — not fuzzy pilling
Gauge / yarnTypical machine gauge ~E18–E28 (coarse sports net E18–E22, fine lining/bird's-eye mesh E24–E28; spacer double-bed machines are a separate class). Yarn typically ~50–150 denier filament PES; fine microfilament lining mesh 50–75 den, structural/spacer heavier

These ranges are industry-TYPICAL / indicative values based on construction and fiber, not Fersan's binding QC measurements. Exact values are confirmed per order, approved sample and lot-based QC report.

Related reading: Mesh and Piqué: Breathable Polyester Knits · Moisture-Wicking Finishing in Polyester Knits · Piqué, Bird's-Eye and Mesh: The Anatomy of Breathable Polyester Knits · The Physics of Moisture Transport: Capillarity and MMT

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