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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Polyester Single Jersey with Elastane

Weight160–250 g/m²
Composition~92–95% polyester / 5–8% elastane (spandex); commonly 95/5 and 92/8.
Knit typeSingle jersey + elastane · Single Jersey
Use classSport
Stretch2-way stretch
KnitElastane plated with the body yarn on the single-jersey base; gives 2-way weft stretch.
HandFuller and more recovering than plain jersey; body-skimming, soft, elastic.
Typical useActivewear · fitted tees · sports innerwear
StrengthThe stretch single-face base for fitted pieces that must move and snap back.
Watch forA single elastane end is usually 2-way (not 4-way); excess heat/chlorine fatigues elastane.
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); on light/fine jersey (≤150 g/m²) practically ±5–7%
WidthOpen width 150–200 cm; tubular 70–110 cm (varies with machine diameter/inches and gsm)
Shrinkage (wash)After-wash length/width −3% … −7% (typical after heat-set; length usually higher); higher if not set / high-twist yarn
Color fastnessWash 4–5; rubbing dry 4–5, wet 3–4; light 4–6 (lower bound on deep/bright and pale shades); perspiration (acid/alkaline) typically 4–5
Abrasion / pillingMartindale ~20,000–40,000 cycles (smooth jersey, end-use dependent); pilling 3–4. Brushed/raised variants (fleece) more prone
Gauge / yarnMachine gauge ~E20–E28 (fine sport jersey E28–E32); yarn typically 75–150 den PES filament (DTY), 50–75 den on fine gauge, heavy jersey 150–300 den

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 · The Weight Map: Which Knit Goes Where, from 80 to 400 g/m²

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