Drying Rate Specification Targets for Buyers
Setting Drying Rate correctly on a tech pack prevents most later disputes. Targets belong on the page before the first fabric sample.
Where to write it
Place Drying Rate next to composition and weight so all three are quoted as one package. Working figures for Drying Rate normally sit around under 30 minutes for lightweight knits in mainstream production. Note AATCC 199 drying rate on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Reference level
Typical activewear expectation: under 30 minutes for lightweight knits. Record elastane content alongside Drying Rate, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside under 30 minutes for lightweight knits usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
Tolerances that work
Allow a small tolerance rather than a fixed number, since normal process variation exists in every lot. Keeping reference values for Drying Rate lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with AATCC 199 drying rate, since both affect the reading.
Verification method
Confirm with AATCC 199 drying rate and keep the report against the bulk record. Working figures for Drying Rate normally sit around under 30 minutes for lightweight knits in mainstream production. Note AATCC 199 drying rate on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Commercial note
Tightening beyond practical need raises cost without improving garment life, so set the tightest target only where it protects the customer. Record elastane content alongside Drying Rate, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside under 30 minutes for lightweight knits usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
