92% Recycled Polyester 8% Spandex Quick-Dry Single Jersey Knit is a plain single-bed knit developed for Base Layers where next-to-skin comfort with continuous moisture movement decides whether a style succeeds. The base is 92% GRS recycled polyester / 8% spandex, which gives bottle-to-fabric traceability with full chain of custody records. The result is a fabric that delivers Quick-Dry in daily use rather than only in a laboratory.
92% Recycled Polyester 8% Spandex 160 GSM Single Jersey Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 92% Recycled Polyester 8% Spandex Quick-Dry Single Jersey Knit |
| Composition | 92% GRS recycled polyester / 8% spandex |
| Construction | Single Jersey Knit (a plain single-bed knit) |
| Weight | 160 GSM |
| Width | 150 cm |
| Function | Quick-Dry — releases absorbed moisture fast enough to be ready for the next session |
| Performance target | residual moisture below 15% after 30 minutes |
| Test method | AATCC 199 drying rate |
| Additional value | drying time roughly half that of a cotton equivalent |
| 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. 92% GRS recycled polyester / 8% spandex supplies the base behaviour, a plain single-bed knit sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
Single Jersey Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Quick-Dry: releases absorbed moisture fast enough to be ready for the next session, measured by AATCC 199 drying rate.
- Hand and comfort: bottle-to-fabric traceability with full chain of custody records.
- Construction benefit: the lightest way to get coverage, with good stretch and a clean surface for printing.
- 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 Base Layers, and suited to any programme where next-to-skin comfort with continuous moisture movement is written into the brief. Designers use the same base for matching styles, which keeps colour continuity simple across a collection.
Quick-Dry fabric prepared for Base Layers 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
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 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.
