Developed for Tennis and Golf Wear, this French Terry Knit answers the most common brief we receive: sun protection with a clean, structured appearance. The yarn package is nylon spandex with silver ion filament, chosen because it provides antibacterial performance that survives repeated home laundering, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that Moisture-Wicking.
Nylon Spandex Silver Ion Yarn 280 GSM French Terry Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Nylon Spandex Silver Ion Yarn Moisture-Wicking French Terry Knit |
| Composition | nylon spandex with silver ion filament |
| Construction | French Terry Knit (a looped back French terry) |
| Weight | 280 GSM |
| Width | 160 cm |
| Function | Moisture-Wicking — moves sweat from the skin to the outer face so the wearer stays dry |
| Performance target | moisture management class 4 or above |
| Test method | AATCC 195 moisture management |
| Additional value | one-way transport index above 300 |
| 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. nylon spandex with silver ion filament supplies the base behaviour, a looped back French terry sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
French Terry Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Moisture-Wicking: moves sweat from the skin to the outer face so the wearer stays dry, measured by AATCC 195 moisture management.
- Hand and comfort: antibacterial performance that survives repeated home laundering.
- Construction benefit: absorbency on the inside with a flat, printable outer face.
- 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 Tennis and Golf Wear, and suited to any programme where sun protection with a clean, structured appearance is written into the brief. Designers use the same base for matching styles, which keeps colour continuity simple across a collection.
Moisture-Wicking fabric prepared for Tennis and Golf Wear 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
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.
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.
