Developed for Running Tops, this Tricot Warp Knit answers the most common brief we receive: low weight with fast moisture transport. The yarn package is 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face, chosen because it provides a peach-skin surface without any heavy softening bath, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that Cooling Ice-Feel.
87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed 170 GSM Tricot Warp Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | 87% Polyester 13% Spandex Brushed Cooling Ice-Feel Tricot Warp Knit |
| Composition | 87% polyester / 13% spandex, brushed face |
| Construction | Tricot Warp Knit (a warp knitted tricot) |
| Weight | 170 GSM |
| Width | 170 cm |
| Function | Cooling Ice-Feel — gives an instant cool touch and spreads heat away from the body |
| Performance target | Q-max above 0.20 W/cm2 |
| Test method | contact cool feeling measurement (Q-max) |
| Additional value | thermal conductivity improved by yarn selection rather than by a finish |
| 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 warp knitted tricot is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: low curl, smooth and stable, which makes it easy to cut and bond. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Tricot Warp Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Cooling Ice-Feel: gives an instant cool touch and spreads heat away from the body, measured by contact cool feeling measurement (Q-max).
- Hand and comfort: a peach-skin surface without any heavy softening bath.
- Construction benefit: low curl, smooth and stable, which makes it easy to cut and bond.
- 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 Running Tops and for the accessories around them. low weight with fast moisture transport is the reason it is chosen, and the fabric bonds, prints and sews on standard machinery without special settings.
Cooling Ice-Feel fabric prepared for Running Tops 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.
