Tricot Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about Tricot.
What does it mean?
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.
What value should be specified?
Start from 80-180 GSM and adjust for the end use of the garment. 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.
How is it tested?
warp knit construction. 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.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. 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.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. 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.
