TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Polyester Interlock
| Weight | 170–260 g/m² |
|---|---|
| Composition | 100% polyester (e.g. 75D/72f textured filament yarn); rPET common, elastane-free. |
| Knit type | Interlock (double-knit) · Interlock |
| Use class | Everyday |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| 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. |
| Typical 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. |
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); may run ±5–7% on heavier/technical qualities |
|---|---|
| Width | Open width ~150–185 cm; tubular ~80–100 cm (varies with cylinder diameter and weight) |
| Shrinkage (wash) | Width/length ~−3% to −6% (typical, target ≤ ~5%); first-wash length may run slightly higher |
| Color fastness | Wash 4–5; rubbing (dry) 4–5, (wet) 3–4 (lower wet on deep/bright shades); light 4–6 (deeper shades higher) |
| Abrasion / pilling | Martindale ~20,000–40,000+ rubs (plain interlock, dense double-face structure); pilling ~3–5 (typically 4–5 on flat filament; textured/staple content or softener can drop a grade) |
| Gauge / yarn | Machine gauge ~E18–E28 (E20–E24 typical for mid–heavy 170–250 g/m²; fine sport interlock up to E28); yarn ~75–150 den DTY (50–75 D on fine qualities, 167–300 D on heavy) |
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: Polyester Knit Basics: The Backbone of Performance · Single Jersey vs Interlock: Choosing a Polyester Knit · GSM Weight Guide: Choosing the Right Fabric Weight · Knit Quality Testing: What to Measure in Polyester
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