Auralite Active New Zealand: Triathlon Programme Colour and Appearance Review
Auralite Active is a New Zealand-based brand whose triathlon programme is one of its most demanding programmes. Appearance decides whether a customer reorders. This review tracks how the moisture-wicking polyester single jersey holds its colour and surface through wear and washing for Auralite Active.
Auralite Active: Moisture-Wicking Polyester Single Jersey in use during swim, bike and run in a single event
Evaluation background
The programme covers trisuits, shorts and transition layers, used for swim, bike and run in a single event. The environment is transitions between water, wind and road and the requirement written into the brief was one fabric that performs wet and dry without chafe. Fabric was selected on that basis rather than on price alone.
Fabric under evaluation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Moisture-Wicking Polyester Single Jersey |
| Composition | 88% polyester / 12% spandex |
| Weight | 160 GSM |
| Width | 170 cm |
| Primary function | moves sweat to the outer face so it can evaporate |
| Target | moisture management class 4-5 |
| Test method | AATCC 195 |
| Additional note | one-way transport index above 300 |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Moisture-Wicking Polyester Single Jersey close-up showing the fabric surface
Colour measurement
Shade was measured instrumentally against the approved standard and scored by eye under retail lighting. Both methods stayed inside the agreed tolerance across every lot.
Wash and light fastness
Colour fastness to washing reached grade 4-5 and light fastness met the requirement for swim, bike and run in a single event. Shade change after repeated washing was not visible to the panel.
Evaluation session with the Auralite Active team
Surface appearance
Pilling, snagging and shine were assessed after wear. No shine developed under transitions between water, wind and road, which is where friction normally shows first on this product type.
Shade continuity
Production was consolidated into controlled dye lots so repeat orders match. Retained standards are held for two years to support reordering without new development.
Test records and inspection notes for the Triathlon Programme
Scorecard
| Criterion | Result |
|---|---|
| Shade accuracy | 4.5 / 5 |
| Wash fastness | 4.7 / 5 |
| Light fastness | 4.4 / 5 |
| Surface appearance | 4.6 / 5 |
| Lot consistency | 4.5 / 5 |
“Our athletes noticed the difference in the first week, and the test data explained why.” — Auralite Active Technical Team
Packed bulk rolls before shipment to New Zealand
Verdict and recommendation
Appearance was maintained through wear and washing, and the moisture-wicking polyester single jersey is approved for repeat orders against the retained shade standard. For Auralite Active the practical next steps are to keep the current specification for the repeat, retain the shade standard, and issue AATCC 195 results with every lot so any claim can be supported with data.
