Developed for Swimwear, this Spacer Knit answers the most common brief we receive: chlorine and sunscreen resistance with shape retention. The yarn package is 90% polyester filament / 10% spandex, chosen because it provides stable dimensions and easy care at a competitive price, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that Compression.
90% Polyester 10% Spandex 330 GSM Spacer Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 90% Polyester 10% Spandex Compression Spacer Knit |
| Composition | 90% polyester filament / 10% spandex |
| Construction | Spacer Knit (a spacer knit with two faces) |
| 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
Because a spacer knit with two faces is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: cushioning and airflow built into a single piece of fabric. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Spacer 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: 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
Used for Swimwear and for the accessories around them. chlorine and sunscreen resistance with shape retention is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Compression fabric prepared for Swimwear 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
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.
