This Pique Knit is built for brands whose Cycling Jerseys programme needs aerodynamic fit with a stable print surface without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from 50% polyester / 42% polyamide / 8% elastane, it offers a dense surface that takes sublimation print cleanly, and the construction is engineered so that Quick-Dry.
Polyester Polyamide Elastane Blend 220 GSM Pique Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Polyester Polyamide Elastane Blend Quick-Dry Pique Knit |
| Composition | 50% polyester / 42% polyamide / 8% elastane |
| Construction | Pique Knit (a textured pique knit) |
| Weight | 220 GSM |
| Width | 160 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. 50% polyester / 42% polyamide / 8% elastane supplies the base behaviour, a textured pique knit sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
Pique 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: a dense surface that takes sublimation print cleanly.
- 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
Specified mainly for Cycling Jerseys, and suited to any programme where aerodynamic fit with a stable print surface 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 Cycling Jerseys 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
What is the minimum for a first order? Development starts at 300 metres per colour, which is enough for a proper wear trial and a small capsule. Bulk pricing improves at 1,000 metres and above per colour.
What is the minimum for a first order? Development starts at 300 metres per colour, which is enough for a proper wear trial and a small capsule. Bulk pricing improves at 1,000 metres and above per colour.
