Developed for Sports Bras, this Ponte Roma 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 Compression.
Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend 330 GSM Ponte Roma Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Nylon Polyester Spandex Tri-Blend Compression Ponte Roma Knit |
| Composition | 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex |
| Construction | Ponte Roma Knit (a firm ponte roma double knit) |
| Weight | 330 GSM |
| Width | 155 cm |
| Function | Compression — delivers graduated support while remaining easy to put on |
| Performance target | recovery above 92% after 100% extension |
| Test method | ASTM D2594 stretch and recovery |
| Additional value | power measured in the 15-25 N range at 30% extension |
| 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. 55% nylon / 35% polyester / 10% spandex supplies the base behaviour, a firm ponte roma double knit sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
Ponte Roma Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Compression: delivers graduated support while remaining easy to put on, measured by ASTM D2594 stretch and recovery.
- Hand and comfort: a cost-balanced hand with better abrasion life than straight nylon.
- 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
Specified mainly for Sports Bras, and suited to any programme where controlled support and soft contact at the underband is written into the brief. Designers use the same base for matching styles, which keeps colour continuity simple across a collection.
Compression fabric prepared for Sports Bras 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
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.
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.
