Tricot Explained: How It Works in Performance Sportswear
Tricot is best understood as warp knit with fine vertical ribs on the face. This entry explains how it behaves inside a finished garment rather than only in the laboratory.
What the term means
warp knit with fine vertical ribs on the face, which is why the value appears on almost every technical data sheet. Working figures for Tricot normally sit around 80-180 GSM in mainstream production. Note warp knit construction on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Why it matters in practice
it is used where low curl and smooth surfaces matter, so it influences buying decisions more than most buyers expect. Record elastane content alongside Tricot, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 80-180 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
Typical values seen in activewear
80-180 GSM. Ranges vary by construction, so compare like with like. Keeping reference values for Tricot lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with warp knit construction, since both affect the reading.
How it is measured
warp knit construction is the reference normally quoted on a test report. Working figures for Tricot normally sit around 80-180 GSM in mainstream production. Note warp knit construction on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Frequent mistakes
Comparing results from different standards, testing unwashed fabric, and writing the target without tolerance are the common errors. Record elastane content alongside Tricot, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 80-180 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
