This Rib Knit is built for brands whose Training Shorts programme needs abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner 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 Thermal Brushed.
87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed 290 GSM Rib Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed Thermal Brushed Rib Knit |
| Composition | 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face |
| Construction | Rib Knit (a rib knit) |
| Weight | 290 GSM |
| Width | 165 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 rib knit is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: high extension across the width with clean recovery, ideal for cuffs and bands. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Rib 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: a peach-skin surface without any heavy softening bath.
- Construction benefit: high extension across the width with clean recovery, ideal for cuffs and bands.
- 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 Training Shorts and for the accessories around them. abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Thermal Brushed fabric prepared for Training Shorts 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
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.
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.
