Developed for Sports Bras, this Spacer Knit answers the most common brief we receive: controlled support and soft contact at the underband. 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 Breathable Mesh.
Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend 360 GSM Spacer Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend Breathable Mesh Spacer Knit |
| Composition | 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex |
| Construction | Spacer Knit (a spacer knit with two faces) |
| Weight | 360 GSM |
| Width | 155 cm |
| Function | Breathable Mesh — keeps air moving across the skin in high heat zones |
| Performance target | air permeability above 400 mm/s |
| Test method | ISO 11092 thermal and water vapour resistance |
| Additional value | ventilation mapped to the pattern rather than added as an afterthought |
| 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 spacer knit with two faces means cushioning and airflow built into a single piece of fabric, and that structure is what allows the fabric to keeps air moving across the skin in high heat zones under the conditions Sports Bras actually face.
Spacer Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Breathable Mesh: keeps air moving across the skin in high heat zones, measured by ISO 11092 thermal and water vapour resistance.
- Hand and comfort: a cost-balanced hand with better abrasion life than straight nylon.
- Construction benefit: cushioning and airflow built into a single piece of fabric.
- 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 Sports Bras, where controlled support and soft contact at the underband 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.
Breathable Mesh fabric prepared for Sports Bras 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
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.
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.
