This Rib Knit is built for brands whose Yoga Sets programme needs a soft hand with modest, sustained stretch without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from 78% GRS recycled nylon / 22% spandex, it offers virgin nylon performance with a documented recycled content claim, and the construction is engineered so that Thermal Brushed.
78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex 280 GSM Rib Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex Thermal Brushed Rib Knit |
| Composition | 78% GRS recycled nylon / 22% spandex |
| Construction | Rib Knit (a rib knit) |
| Weight | 280 GSM |
| Width | 175 cm |
| Function | Thermal Brushed — traps warm air while staying light enough for active use |
| Performance target | thermal resistance above 0.08 m2K/W |
| Test method | ISO 11092 thermal resistance |
| Additional value | warmth-to-weight ratio better than a standard fleece |
| 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 rib knit means high extension across the width with clean recovery, ideal for cuffs and bands, and that structure is what allows the fabric to traps warm air while staying light enough for active use under the conditions Yoga Sets actually face.
Rib Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Thermal Brushed: traps warm air while staying light enough for active use, measured by ISO 11092 thermal resistance.
- Hand and comfort: virgin nylon performance with a documented recycled content claim.
- Construction benefit: high extension across the width with clean recovery, ideal for cuffs and bands.
- 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 Yoga Sets, where a soft hand with modest, sustained stretch 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.
Thermal Brushed fabric prepared for Yoga Sets 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
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.
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.
