Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend Four-Way Stretch Recovery Rib Knit is a rib knit developed for Tennis and Golf Wear where sun protection with a clean, structured appearance decides whether a style succeeds. The base is 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex, which gives a cost-balanced hand with better abrasion life than straight nylon. The result is a fabric that delivers Four-Way Stretch Recovery in daily use rather than only in a laboratory.
Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend 290 GSM Rib Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend Four-Way Stretch Recovery Rib Knit |
| Composition | 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex |
| Construction | Rib Knit (a rib knit) |
| Weight | 290 GSM |
| Width | 150 cm |
| Function | Four-Way Stretch Recovery — extends in both directions and returns without bagging |
| Performance target | less than 5% growth after repeated extension |
| Test method | ASTM D2594 stretch and recovery |
| Additional value | recovery tested on a worn garment, not only on flat fabric |
| 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 rib knit is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: high extension across the width with clean recovery, ideal for cuffs and bands. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Rib Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Four-Way Stretch Recovery: extends in both directions and returns without bagging, measured by ASTM D2594 stretch and recovery.
- Hand and comfort: a cost-balanced hand with better abrasion life than straight nylon.
- 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
Used for Tennis and Golf Wear and for the accessories around them. sun protection with a clean, structured appearance is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Four-Way Stretch Recovery fabric prepared for Tennis and Golf Wear 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 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.
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.
