78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex Quick-Dry French Terry Knit is a looped back French terry developed for Leggings where squat-proof coverage and recovery at the knee and seat decides whether a style succeeds. The base is 78% GRS recycled nylon / 22% spandex, which gives virgin nylon performance with a documented recycled content claim. The result is a fabric that delivers Quick-Dry in daily use rather than only in a laboratory.
78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex 300 GSM French Terry Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex Quick-Dry French Terry Knit |
| Composition | 78% GRS recycled nylon / 22% spandex |
| Construction | French Terry Knit (a looped back French terry) |
| Weight | 300 GSM |
| Width | 160 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
Performance comes from three decisions: the yarn, the stitch and the finishing route. 78% GRS recycled nylon / 22% spandex supplies the base behaviour, a looped back French terry sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
French Terry 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: virgin nylon performance with a documented recycled content claim.
- Construction benefit: absorbency on the inside with a flat, printable outer face.
- 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 Leggings, and suited to any programme where squat-proof coverage and recovery at the knee and seat is written into the brief. Designers use the same base for matching styles, which keeps colour continuity simple across a collection.
Quick-Dry fabric prepared for Leggings 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.
