TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Microfiber Polyester Knit
| Weight | 85–180 g/m² |
|---|---|
| Composition | 100% polyester microfiber — filament fineness below 1 denier (microdenier, ~0.5 dpf); far finer than standard PES (1.5–4 dpf). |
| Knit type | Microfiber polyester knit · Sport & Technical |
| Use class | Sport |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| 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. |
| Typical 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. |
CertificationsISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001OEKO-TEX STePSTANDARD 100GRS · RCS
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | Typically ±5%; in very light (85–120 g/m²) jersey/mesh constructions may run to ±6–7% in practice. Spandex relaxation/tension affects GSM |
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| Width | Open width (finished): typically 150–190 cm; tubular: typically 90–180 cm depending on supply form (varies with cylinder diameter/machine and final set width) |
| Shrinkage (wash) | After wash, length/width: typically −3% to −6%; ≤ ±3% achievable with good heat-set/compaction. Single jersey moves more than balanced interlock/rib; spandex recovery can increase length change |
| Color fastness | Wash 4–5; rubbing dry 4–5, wet 3–4 (deep/bright & migration-prone shades may drop to 2–3); light 4–5; perspiration typically 4–5. Wet rub & deep/bright shades are the weakest link; reductive clear (RC) quality is decisive |
| Abrasion / pilling | Martindale abrasion: typically ~15,000–40,000+ cycles (tight piqué/double-knit high, light mesh/jersey lower); pilling: typically 3–4 (near 4 on smooth filament; texturized/microfiber/brushed surfaces can sit at 2–3; anti-pill finish can lift to 4) |
| Gauge / yarn | Machine gauge: typically E24–E32 (E36–E40 for very fine constructions); yarn: typically 50–150 denier texturized/microfilament PES. Notation is denier/filament-count (e.g. 50/72, 75/72, 100/144, 150/288) — higher filament count = lower dpf = microfilament/soft hand. Spandex variants add base PES + spandex (e.g. 20–40 denier) |
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 · Functional Finishes for Polyester Knits · Knit Quality Testing: What to Measure in Polyester
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