Developed for Swimwear, this French Terry Knit answers the most common brief we receive: chlorine and sunscreen resistance with shape retention. The yarn package is 92% GRS recycled polyester / 8% spandex, chosen because it provides bottle-to-fabric traceability with full chain of custody records, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that Thermal Brushed.
92% Recycled Polyester 8% Spandex 290 GSM French Terry Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 92% Recycled Polyester 8% Spandex Thermal Brushed French Terry Knit |
| Composition | 92% GRS recycled polyester / 8% spandex |
| Construction | French Terry Knit (a looped back French terry) |
| Weight | 290 GSM |
| Width | 160 cm |
| Function | Thermal Brushed — traps warm air while staying light enough for active use |
| Performance target | thermal resistance above 0.08 m2K/W |
| Test method | ISO 11092 thermal resistance |
| Additional value | warmth-to-weight ratio better than a standard fleece |
| 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 looped back French terry is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: absorbency on the inside with a flat, printable outer face. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
French Terry Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Thermal Brushed: traps warm air while staying light enough for active use, measured by ISO 11092 thermal resistance.
- Hand and comfort: bottle-to-fabric traceability with full chain of custody records.
- Construction benefit: absorbency on the inside with a flat, printable outer face.
- 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.
Thermal Brushed 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
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.
