D426 is a premium 220 gsm single jersey rec polyester polyester fabric for loungewear, engineered with a unique weft-knit pineapple mesh texture that balances sustainable fashion with everyday performance. Blending recycled fibers with virgin polyester and spandex, this weft knit single jersey fabric provides excellent dimensional stability and quick-drying performance, making it an ideal textile choice for global apparel brands looking to meet sustainable sourcing targets without compromising on fabric structure or garment yield.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Item Code | D426 |
| Description | Single Jersey |
| GSM | 220G/M2 |
| Width | 180CM |
| Knitting | Weft |
| Composition | 74% Rec.Polyester / 22% Polyester / 4% Spandex |
Sustainable Fiber Composition & Engineered Stretch Balance
The composition of D426 features 74% Rec.Polyester, 22% Polyester, and 4% Spandex, offering a precise balance between environmental sustainability, physical durability, and comfortable micro-stretch. By utilizing 74% recycled polyester (rPET) derived from recycled plastic bottles and textile waste, this fabric directly supports brand sustainability metrics, reducing petroleum consumption by approximately 6 kg and carbon dioxide emissions by about 5.5 kg per kilogram of polyester produced.
To ensure physical stability, the fabric incorporates 22% virgin polyester. While recycled polyester provides a soft, drapes-well hand feel, blending it with virgin polyester guarantees batch-to-batch consistency, wear resistance, and wrinkle resistance. This ensures the fabric maintains its dimensional stability and quick-drying performance over long-term wear.
The inclusion of 4% spandex provides a basic, functional micro-stretch rather than high-compression athletic elasticity. This low-spandex ratio is specifically designed for shape retention and relaxed comfort, ensuring that loungewear garments do not lose their shape or sag, making it perfect for relaxed-fit apparel rather than high-performance compression wear.
220 GSM Weight and 180 CM Width Advantages
D426 is a mid-weight 220 gsm rec polyester polyester single jersey fabric featuring a wide 180CM width and a weft-knit pineapple mesh structure that enhances ventilation and marker efficiency. At 220 G/M², this single jersey fabric sits at the premium upper limit of casual wear weights, providing excellent opacity, structure, and drape so finished garments remain non-sheer and hold their shape beautifully.
The 180CM width provides a significant cost-saving advantage for apparel manufacturers. This generous width allows for optimized pattern layout and marker nesting, which drastically reduces fabric waste during the cutting process and lowers the overall consumption of fabric per garment.
The fabric's face features a weft-knit pineapple mesh (jacquard) texture, which creates a pattern of microscopic pores and regular three-dimensional ridges. This physical structure allows for enhanced airflow and moisture management, optimizing the inherent quick-drying performance of the polyester fibers. The reverse side of the fabric remains smooth, flat, and soft against the skin, ensuring maximum comfort for close-to-skin wear.
Applications & Usage Scenarios
The 220 gsm single jersey fabric for loungewear is highly versatile, making it the ideal textile for quick-dry sports, premium loungewear, light commuting wear, and classic polo shirts. Its combination of micro-stretch, dimensional stability, and quick-drying performance allows it to adapt to diverse apparel categories.
- Quick-Dry Sports & Leisure: The breathable pineapple mesh texture makes this fabric exceptionally suited for activewear, including quick-dry T-shirts, training vests, and summer casual wear.
- Yoga & Fitness Tops: Given the 4% spandex composition, D426 is perfect for relaxed yoga tops and fitness vests that require comfort and basic shape retention rather than high-compression elasticity.
- Light Outdoor & Commuting Wear: The wrinkle resistance and elegant drape of this rec polyester polyester single jersey fabric make it excellent for sun-protective shirts, casual dresses, wide-leg pants, and lightweight commuting apparel.
- Polo Shirts & Uniforms: The structural integrity of the 220 G/M² weight makes it a premium alternative to standard pique fabrics for corporate uniforms and lifestyle polo shirts.
FAQ
- Q: Does D426 offer high stretch for athletic compression leggings? A: No, D426 contains 4% spandex, which provides basic micro-stretch and shape retention rather than high-compression elasticity. It is best suited for loose-fit loungewear, T-shirts, and relaxed yoga tops.
- Q: What are the visual characteristics of the fabric surface? A: The fabric features a matte surface with a fine, uniform weft-knit pineapple mesh texture on the face, and a flat, smooth, patternless reverse side with a soft drape.
- Q: How does the 180CM width benefit garment production? A: The 180CM width is wider than standard knits, which improves fabric utilization during cutting, reduces waste, and lowers the overall fabric cost per garment.
- Q: Does this fabric support quick-drying performance? A: Yes, the polyester composition paired with the porous pineapple mesh structure inherently supports dimensional stability and quick-drying performance by enhancing airflow.
Ordering & Customization
Ordering D426 allows brands to customize finishes and colors to align with specific seasonal collections and sustainability targets. Our technical team can apply functional post-finishing treatments to D426 to meet your brand's specific requirements, such as moisture-wicking, UPF 50+ sun protection, anti-static, or anti-bacterial finishes.
Please note that the abstract reddish-brown pattern shown in product images is for design illustration; the base fabric is a solid white with the described weft-knit pineapple texture. The final print pattern, color matching, and texture details are fully customizable and subject to confirmed physical samples.
Written by Wenruo
Textile Engineer, Forall Lab