Developed for Training Shorts, this Pique Knit answers the most common brief we receive: abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner. The yarn package is 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex, chosen because it provides a cost-balanced hand with better abrasion life than straight nylon, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that UPF 50+ Sun Protection.
Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend 230 GSM Pique Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend UPF 50+ Sun Protection Pique Knit |
| Composition | 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex |
| Construction | Pique Knit (a textured pique knit) |
| Weight | 230 GSM |
| Width | 165 cm |
| Function | UPF 50+ Sun Protection — blocks ultraviolet radiation for outdoor training |
| Performance target | UPF rating above 50 with UVA below 5% |
| Test method | AATCC 183 ultraviolet transmittance |
| Additional value | protection held after 40 washes and in the wet state |
| 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 textured pique knit means a structured surface that hides perspiration and holds shape, and that structure is what allows the fabric to blocks ultraviolet radiation for outdoor training under the conditions Training Shorts actually face.
Pique Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- UPF 50+ Sun Protection: blocks ultraviolet radiation for outdoor training, measured by AATCC 183 ultraviolet transmittance.
- Hand and comfort: a cost-balanced hand with better abrasion life than straight nylon.
- Construction benefit: a structured surface that hides perspiration and holds shape.
- 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 Training Shorts, where abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner 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.
UPF 50+ Sun Protection fabric prepared for Training Shorts 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.
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.
