This Single Jersey Knit is built for brands whose Base Layers programme needs next-to-skin comfort with continuous moisture movement without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face, it offers a peach-skin surface without any heavy softening bath, and the construction is engineered so that Quick-Dry.
87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed 180 GSM Single Jersey Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed Quick-Dry Single Jersey Knit |
| Composition | 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face |
| Construction | Single Jersey Knit (a plain single-bed knit) |
| Weight | 180 GSM |
| Width | 175 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
Because a plain single-bed knit is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: the lightest way to get coverage, with good stretch and a clean surface for printing. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
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: a peach-skin surface without any heavy softening bath.
- 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
Used for Base Layers and for the accessories around them. next-to-skin comfort with continuous moisture movement is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Quick-Dry fabric prepared for Base Layers 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
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.
