This Pique Knit is built for brands whose Team Uniforms programme needs durability, colour consistency and easy care without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from 88% polyester filament / 12% spandex, it offers the workhorse blend for training ranges that wash repeatedly, and the construction is engineered so that UPF 50+ Sun Protection.
88% Polyester 12% Spandex 240 GSM Pique Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 88% Polyester 12% Spandex UPF 50+ Sun Protection Pique Knit |
| Composition | 88% polyester filament / 12% spandex |
| Construction | Pique Knit (a textured pique knit) |
| Weight | 240 GSM |
| Width | 170 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
Because a textured pique knit is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: a structured surface that hides perspiration and holds shape. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
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: the workhorse blend for training ranges that wash repeatedly.
- 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
Used for Team Uniforms and for the accessories around them. durability, colour consistency and easy care is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
UPF 50+ Sun Protection fabric prepared for Team Uniforms 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.
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.
