Developed for Tennis and Golf Wear, this Power Mesh Knit answers the most common brief we receive: sun protection with a clean, structured appearance. The yarn package is core-spun polyester with a cotton-like sheath, chosen because it provides natural surface comfort with the drying speed of a synthetic, and the finished cloth is set and tested so that Quick-Dry.
Core-Spun Cotton-Feel Polyester 130 GSM Power Mesh Knit, face view
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric name | Core-Spun Cotton-Feel Polyester Quick-Dry Power Mesh Knit |
| Composition | core-spun polyester with a cotton-like sheath |
| Construction | Power Mesh Knit (a high modulus warp knit mesh) |
| Weight | 130 GSM |
| Width | 155 cm |
| Function | Quick-Dry — releases absorbed moisture fast enough to be ready for the next session |
| Performance target | residual moisture below 15% after 30 minutes |
| Test method | AATCC 199 drying rate |
| Additional value | drying time roughly half that of a cotton equivalent |
| 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. core-spun polyester with a cotton-like sheath supplies the base behaviour, a high modulus warp knit mesh sets how air and moisture move, and finishing is kept deliberately light so the attributes survive washing.
Power Mesh Knit construction shown at close range
Performance features
- Quick-Dry: releases absorbed moisture fast enough to be ready for the next session, measured by AATCC 199 drying rate.
- Hand and comfort: natural surface comfort with the drying speed of a synthetic.
- Construction benefit: controlled support at very low weight with maximum air exchange.
- 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.
Quick-Dry 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
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.
