This Interlock Knit is built for brands whose Sports Bras programme needs controlled support and soft contact at the underband 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 Compression.
87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed 270 GSM Interlock Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed Compression Interlock Knit |
| Composition | 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face |
| Construction | Interlock Knit (a double-bed interlock knit) |
| Weight | 270 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
Performance comes from three decisions: the yarn, the stitch and the finishing route. 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face supplies the base behaviour, a double-bed interlock knit sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
Interlock 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: a peach-skin surface without any heavy softening bath.
- Construction benefit: identical faces on both sides, so the fabric stays opaque under tension.
- 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 Sports Bras, and suited to any programme where controlled support and soft contact at the underband is written into the brief. Designers use the same base for matching styles, which keeps colour continuity simple across a collection.
Compression fabric prepared for Sports Bras 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
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.
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.
