This Tricot Warp 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 180 GSM Tricot Warp Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Polyester Elastane Chitosan Finish Cooling Ice-Feel Tricot Warp Knit |
| Composition | polyester elastane with a bio-based chitosan finish |
| Construction | Tricot Warp Knit (a warp knitted tricot) |
| Weight | 180 GSM |
| Width | 165 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
The construction does the work before any chemistry is added. a warp knitted tricot means low curl, smooth and stable, which makes it easy to cut and bond, and that structure is what allows the fabric to gives an instant cool touch and spreads heat away from the body under the conditions Training Shorts actually face.
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 bio-derived antibacterial route for restricted substance sensitive programmes.
- 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
The first choice for Training Shorts, where abrasion resistance plus a comfortable liner 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.
Cooling Ice-Feel fabric prepared for Training Shorts 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.
