Developed for Running Tops, this Power Mesh Knit answers the most common brief we receive: low weight with fast moisture transport. 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 Quick-Dry.
75% Nylon 25% Spandex 130 GSM Power Mesh Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 75% Nylon 25% Spandex Quick-Dry Power Mesh Knit |
| Composition | 75% nylon 6 filament / 25% spandex |
| Construction | Power Mesh Knit (a high modulus warp knit mesh) |
| Weight | 130 GSM |
| Width | 170 cm |
| Function | Quick-Dry — releases absorbed moisture fast enough to be ready for the next session |
| Performance target | residual moisture below 15% after 30 minutes |
| Test method | AATCC 199 drying rate |
| Additional value | drying time roughly half that of a cotton equivalent |
| 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
Because a high modulus warp knit mesh is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: controlled support at very low weight with maximum air exchange. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Power Mesh Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Quick-Dry: releases absorbed moisture fast enough to be ready for the next session, measured by AATCC 199 drying rate.
- Hand and comfort: higher power for compression grades that still run on standard knitting machines.
- Construction benefit: controlled support at very low weight with maximum air exchange.
- 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
Used for Running Tops and for the accessories around them. low weight with fast moisture transport is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Quick-Dry fabric prepared for Running Tops production
Dyeing, finishing and customisation
The fabric can be supplied greige, piece dyed or printed. Add-on finishes are selected after a wash durability trial, because a finish that disappears after five washes is worse than no claim at all.
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
Minimum trial order is 300 metres per colour and bulk production takes 20-25 days once the approval sample is signed. Documentation includes test reports per lot, OEKO-TEX conformity and full construction sheets.
Roll inspection and packing before shipment
Frequently asked questions
Can the weight and width be changed? Yes. Most programmes run between 140 and 340 GSM, and width can be set between 150 and 180 cm to match your marker. Changing weight changes cover and stretch, so we re-test before confirming.
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.
