This Spacer Knit is built for brands whose Swimwear programme needs chlorine and sunscreen resistance with shape retention without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from nylon spandex with copper bearing filament, it offers antibacterial action plus faster heat transfer away from the skin, and the construction is engineered so that Thermal Brushed.
Nylon Spandex Copper Ion Filament 360 GSM Spacer Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Nylon Spandex Copper Ion Filament Thermal Brushed Spacer Knit |
| Composition | nylon spandex with copper bearing filament |
| Construction | Spacer Knit (a spacer knit with two faces) |
| Weight | 360 GSM |
| Width | 175 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
The construction does the work before any chemistry is added. a spacer knit with two faces means cushioning and airflow built into a single piece of fabric, and that structure is what allows the fabric to traps warm air while staying light enough for active use under the conditions Swimwear actually face.
Spacer 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: antibacterial action plus faster heat transfer away from the skin.
- Construction benefit: cushioning and airflow built into a single piece of fabric.
- 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
The first choice for Swimwear, where chlorine and sunscreen resistance with shape retention is the requirement that decides the fabric. It also converts cleanly into coordinated pieces in the same programme, since the hand and the shade run together.
Thermal Brushed fabric prepared for Swimwear production
Dyeing, finishing and customisation
Available in piece dyed, yarn dyed or sublimation ready form. Functional finishes such as moisture management, antibacterial, anti-pilling and UV absorption can be applied individually or combined, and each is verified against its test method before bulk release.
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
Trial quantity starts at 300 metres per colour with laboratory dips in five working days. Bulk lead time is 20-25 days after approval, and every lot ships with a test report, a shade check and an inspection record.
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.
