78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex Thermal Brushed Ponte Roma Knit is a firm ponte roma double knit developed for Base Layers where next-to-skin comfort with continuous moisture movement 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 Thermal Brushed in daily use rather than only in a laboratory.
78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex 320 GSM Ponte Roma Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 78% Recycled Nylon 22% Spandex Thermal Brushed Ponte Roma Knit |
| Composition | 78% GRS recycled nylon / 22% spandex |
| Construction | Ponte Roma Knit (a firm ponte roma double knit) |
| Weight | 320 GSM |
| Width | 165 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
Because a firm ponte roma double knit is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: a clean, structured surface with enough hold for tailored athleisure. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Ponte Roma 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: a clean, structured surface with enough hold for tailored athleisure.
- 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 Base Layers and for the accessories around them. next-to-skin comfort with continuous moisture movement is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Thermal Brushed fabric prepared for Base Layers 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
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.
