Spacer Fabric How to Read It on a Lab Report
Laboratory reports present Spacer Fabric in a compact format. Knowing what each line means prevents misreading.
Definition reminder
two faces joined by spacer yarns. Working figures for Spacer Fabric normally sit around 250-450 GSM in mainstream production. Note double Raschel machines on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Common report layout
The report states method double Raschel machines, sample description, conditioning, and the measured result. Record elastane content alongside Spacer Fabric, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 250-450 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
Typical result
Values near 250-450 GSM usually indicate a conforming lot, assuming the fabric matches the sample submitted. Keeping reference values for Spacer Fabric lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with double Raschel machines, since both affect the reading.
Red flags
Missing revision numbers, unusual conditioning, and results without units all signal unreliable data. Working figures for Spacer Fabric normally sit around 250-450 GSM in mainstream production. Note double Raschel machines 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 Spacer Fabric, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 250-450 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
