TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Athletic Mesh (Raschel)
| Weight | 110–170 g/m² |
|---|---|
| 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 type | Athletic mesh (warp knit) · Raschel |
| Use class | Sport |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| 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. |
| Typical 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. |
CertificationsISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001OEKO-TEX STePSTANDARD 100GRS · RCS
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Related reading: Beyond Circular Knitting: Warp Knitting and Weaving · Tricot or Raschel? A Warp-Knit Selection Guide · Warp Knitting's Hidden Superpower: 3D Spacer Fabric
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