Activewear study WF-J180
Motion jersey
A smooth jersey concept with stretch for garment development. Compare blend, weight and recovery requirements together.
- Composition
- 88% polyester / 12% elastane
- Example weight
- 180 gsm
MATERIAL JOURNAL / VOLUME 01Performance in the detail.
THE MATERIAL, IN DETAIL
A closer look.
A better material choice.
Read the composition, feel the structure, define the finish. Build a swatch brief around the garment you are developing.
- Composition
- Begin with the fiber
- Weight
- Match the end use
- Finish
- Define a test plan
Performance textiles
The fabric, before the finished garment.
Travel layer study WF-I220
Soft interlock
A double-knit concept with a more substantial hand for layering and shape development.
- Composition
- 65% cotton / 35% polyester
- Example weight
- 220 gsm
Light layer study WF-W150
Stride warp knit
A lightweight warp-knit concept for a close examination of stretch direction, surface and seam behavior.
- Composition
- 80% polyamide / 20% elastane
- Example weight
- 150 gsm
Composition & construction
Read the blend alongside stretch direction, surface and usable width. A fiber percentage alone does not describe a fabric.
Color & hand feel
A swatch establishes a tactile reference; a lab dip establishes a color conversation. Neither confirms bulk performance.
Finishing & validation
Define the proposed finish and the test method needed for the intended end use. Claims follow evidence.
A CLEARER NEXT STEP
Build a swatch brief
- 01Choose a construction
- 02Define weight & finish
- 03Review the swatch brief