Tricot How to Read It on a Lab Report
Laboratory reports present Tricot in a compact format. Knowing what each line means prevents misreading.
Definition reminder
warp knit with fine vertical ribs on the face. 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.
Common report layout
The report states method warp knit construction, sample description, conditioning, and the measured result. 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 result
Values near 80-180 GSM usually indicate a conforming lot, assuming the fabric matches the sample submitted. 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.
Red flags
Missing revision numbers, unusual conditioning, and results without units all signal unreliable data. 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.
Questions to ask
Ask the laboratory for the standard revision and sample description before accepting or rejecting a result. 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.
