80% Nylon 20% Spandex Moisture-Wicking Double Knit is a stable double-knit construction developed for Running Tops where low weight with fast moisture transport decides whether a style succeeds. The base is 80% nylon 6 filament / 20% spandex, which gives a dry, smooth hand with strong recovery in every direction. The result is a fabric that delivers Moisture-Wicking in daily use rather than only in a laboratory.
80% Nylon 20% Spandex 280 GSM Double Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 80% Nylon 20% Spandex Moisture-Wicking Double Knit |
| Composition | 80% nylon 6 filament / 20% spandex |
| Construction | Double Knit (a stable double-knit construction) |
| Weight | 280 GSM |
| Width | 160 cm |
| Function | Moisture-Wicking — moves sweat from the skin to the outer face so the wearer stays dry |
| Performance target | moisture management class 4 or above |
| Test method | AATCC 195 moisture management |
| Additional value | one-way transport index above 300 |
| Stretch | Four-way, recovery above 92% |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH compliant inputs |
| MOQ | 300 m per colour |
| Lead time | 20–25 days after approval |
Why this construction works
Performance comes from three decisions: the yarn, the stitch and the finishing route. 80% nylon 6 filament / 20% spandex supplies the base behaviour, a stable double-knit construction sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
Double Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Moisture-Wicking: moves sweat from the skin to the outer face so the wearer stays dry, measured by AATCC 195 moisture management.
- Hand and comfort: a dry, smooth hand with strong recovery in every direction.
- Construction benefit: body and firmness without any need for lining.
- Consistency: GSM and width tolerance are locked per lot and recorded on the inspection sheet.
- Durability: performance is verified after repeated washing, not only as delivered.
Recommended applications
Specified mainly for Running Tops, and suited to any programme where low weight with fast moisture transport is written into the brief. Designers use the same base for matching styles, which keeps colour continuity simple across a collection.
Moisture-Wicking fabric prepared for Running Tops production
Dyeing, finishing and customisation
Dyeing runs on a controlled recipe with consolidated dye lots to hold shade continuity. Finishing options include wicking, antibacterial, soft touch and anti-pilling, applied after lab trials so the hand approved in sampling is the hand delivered in bulk.
Care instructions
- Machine wash at 30 degrees with mild detergent, no fabric softener.
- Dry away from direct heat and do not tumble dry hot.
- Cool iron on the reverse if needed, and avoid bleach.
Ordering, sampling and quality control
Sampling is fast: A4 hand feel cards, laboratory dips and a 5 metre trial roll within a week. Bulk runs in 20-25 days, with inline inspection and a final random inspection before packing.
Roll inspection and packing before shipment
Frequently asked questions
Is the performance tested on every lot? Yes. The named test method is repeated on bulk fabric, not only on the approval sample, and the report carries the lot number so results can be traced back.
Can we get recycled content with this construction? In most cases yes. GRS certified recycled nylon or polyester can replace the virgin yarn with full chain of custody documents, usually with no visible change in hand or performance.
