We call it "One-Open-One-Close" (一开一闭).
You'll call it the end of distorted prints.
Let's be honest. Most 160gsm lightweight fabrics are a nightmare for printers. They are flimsy, they shift, and your beautiful geometric pattern ends up looking like a warped mirror.
Think of standard jersey like a loose fishing net.
Think of D036 as a tightly woven canvas.
We don't just sell fabric. We sell the "Structural Rigidity" of a woven shirt, with the Freedom of a knit.
Style: Minimalist Business & Power Dressing
Standard knits twist straight lines. Not D036. Thanks to the High-Gauge Interlock, we achieve absolute control. Pinstripes stay razor-sharp.
Fig A. Woven Simulation Study.
Fig B. High-Definition Canvas: Acid Dye Retention.
Style: Smart Casual & Sophisticated Florals
D036 is engineered for High-Def Acid Printing. Color penetrates deep into the nylon fiber. Delicate floral edges don't bleed, even under tension. Our pH 4.5-5.5 pre-treatment + 102°C steaming locks color at Grade 4-5 wash fastness. Tired of activewear color bleeding? Learn how our D036 solves the crocking problem — and why sublimation on nylon fails (AATCC TM61 tested).
Style: Resort-wear & Sprezzatura
Technical Edge: "Liquid Backbone". Simulates linen or heavy silk visual texture, but with Thermal Memory (196°C locked). Strictly Wrinkle-Free.
Fig C. Texture Illusion: Simulating Natural Fibers with Synthetic Performance.
For Your Sales Team / Value Translation
| Instead of saying... | Say this... (Tech Argument) | The "Pro" Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|
| "This collar stands up nicely." | "The fabric provides structural support superior to woven." | Structural Rigidity |
| "The print looks great." | "Acid Printing pushes Color Gamut to the limit." | Acid Saturation |
| "It makes you look slim." | "160gsm + 24% Spandex creates natural compression." | Lightweight Compression |
| "No need to iron it." | "Shape physically locked via 196°C Thermal Memory." | Thermal Memory |
Use D036 for the Rash Guard Top.
Use our heavy [Air-Sculpt 34™] for the Bikini Bottom.
Stop Paying for "Heavy" when you need "Cover".
The D036 Magic: Coverage of 200gsm, Cost of 160gsm.
Read: D036 Virgin Nylon — 20% more stretch, 30-50% lower cost vs Econyl →
| Metric | Standard 220gsm | D036 (160gsm) |
|---|---|---|
| Yield (Meters per Kg) | ~ 2.9 meters/kg | ~ 3.8 meters/kg |
| Garments per 1000kg | ~ 2,000 pcs | ~ 2,600 pcs |
| THE GAIN | --- | +30% MORE YIELD |
| Item Code | D036 |
| Composition | 76% Nylon + 24% Spandex |
| Weight | 160g/m² |
| Structure | One-Open-One-Close Interlock |
| Technical Base | D036 Virgin Nylon 40D/34F — Nylon vs Cotton vs Modal |
Radical Transparency: For White/Pastels, you might need double layer. Physics is physics. But for Printed Activewear or dark colors, it is Opaque. Read: fabric grin-through prevention →
STOP. Do not do that.
Sublimation is for Polyester. For D036 (Nylon), you MUST use Acid Printing. Don't waste your fabric. Read: why Acid Dye bonds to Nylon →
