Developed for Training Shorts, this Single Jersey Knit answers the most common brief we receive: abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner. The yarn package is 75% nylon 6 filament / 25% spandex, chosen because it provides higher power for compression grades that still run on standard knitting machines, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that Cooling Ice-Feel.
75% Nylon 25% Spandex 160 GSM Single Jersey Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 75% Nylon 25% Spandex Cooling Ice-Feel Single Jersey Knit |
| Composition | 75% nylon 6 filament / 25% spandex |
| Construction | Single Jersey Knit (a plain single-bed knit) |
| Weight | 160 GSM |
| Width | 155 cm |
| Function | Cooling Ice-Feel — gives an instant cool touch and spreads heat away from the body |
| Performance target | Q-max above 0.20 W/cm2 |
| Test method | contact cool feeling measurement (Q-max) |
| Additional value | thermal conductivity improved by yarn selection rather than by a finish |
| 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
The construction does the work before any chemistry is added. a plain single-bed knit means the lightest way to get coverage, with good stretch and a clean surface for printing, and that structure is what allows the fabric to gives an instant cool touch and spreads heat away from the body under the conditions Training Shorts actually face.
Single Jersey Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Cooling Ice-Feel: gives an instant cool touch and spreads heat away from the body, measured by contact cool feeling measurement (Q-max).
- Hand and comfort: higher power for compression grades that still run on standard knitting machines.
- Construction benefit: the lightest way to get coverage, with good stretch and a clean surface for printing.
- 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
The first choice for Training Shorts, where abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner is the requirement that decides the fabric. It also converts cleanly into coordinated pieces in the same programme, since the hand and the shade run together.
Cooling Ice-Feel fabric prepared for Training Shorts production
Dyeing, finishing and customisation
Available in piece dyed, yarn dyed or sublimation ready form. Functional finishes such as moisture management, antibacterial, anti-pilling and UV absorption can be applied individually or combined, and each is verified against its test method before bulk release.
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
Trial quantity starts at 300 metres per colour with laboratory dips in five working days. Bulk lead time is 20-25 days after approval, and every lot ships with a test report, a shade check and an inspection record.
Roll inspection and packing before shipment
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum for a first order? Development starts at 300 metres per colour, which is enough for a proper wear trial and a small capsule. Bulk pricing improves at 1,000 metres and above per colour.
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.
