This Double Knit is built for brands whose Training Shorts programme needs abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from 90% polyester filament / 10% spandex, it offers stable dimensions and easy care at a competitive price, and the construction is engineered so that Compression.
90% Polyester 10% Spandex 280 GSM Double Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 90% Polyester 10% Spandex Compression Double Knit |
| Composition | 90% polyester filament / 10% spandex |
| Construction | Double Knit (a stable double-knit construction) |
| Weight | 280 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
The construction does the work before any chemistry is added. a stable double-knit construction means body and firmness without any need for lining, and that structure is what allows the fabric to delivers graduated support while remaining easy to put on under the conditions Training Shorts actually face.
Double 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: stable dimensions and easy care at a competitive price.
- Construction benefit: body and firmness without any need for lining.
- 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.
Compression 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.
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.
