This Single Jersey Knit is built for brands whose Training Shorts programme needs abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner without a complicated supply chain. Knitted from polyester elastane with a bio-based chitosan finish, it offers a bio-derived antibacterial route for restricted substance sensitive programmes, and the construction is engineered so that Cooling Ice-Feel.
Polyester Elastane Chitosan Finish 190 GSM Single Jersey Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Polyester Elastane Chitosan Finish Cooling Ice-Feel Single Jersey Knit |
| Composition | polyester elastane with a bio-based chitosan finish |
| Construction | Single Jersey Knit (a plain single-bed knit) |
| Weight | 190 GSM |
| Width | 160 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 plain single-bed knit is used, the fabric behaves consistently across the roll: the lightest way to get coverage, with good stretch and a clean surface for printing. That consistency is what lets a factory cut confidently and lets a brand repeat an order a season later with the same result.
Single Jersey 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 bio-derived antibacterial route for restricted substance sensitive programmes.
- Construction benefit: the lightest way to get coverage, with good stretch and a clean surface for printing.
- 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.
Cooling Ice-Feel 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
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.
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.
