KNITTED FABRICS / READ THE CONSTRUCTION
Jersey. Interlock. Warp knit.
Three fabric constructions for activewear and layering: 180 gsm single jersey, 220 gsm interlock and 150 gsm warp knit. Read the blend, width and finish scope before planning a swatch.
Plan a physical swatch- Weight studies
- 150 / 180 / 220 gsm
- Usable-width targets
- 145 / 150 / 155 cm
- Reference type
- Illustrative / not measured samples
SELECT BY CONSTRUCTION
Three surfaces.
Three sample conversations.
WF-J180 / Single jersey
Motion jersey
88% polyester / 12% elastane
WF-I220 / Interlock
Soft interlock
65% cotton / 35% polyester
WF-W150 / Warp knit
Stride warp knit
80% polyamide / 20% elastane
A SHADE IS A PHYSICAL REFERENCE
Texture first.
Color with context.
A swatch frames hand feel and construction. A lab dip frames shade. A garment trial frames fit. None replaces actual test evidence.
Explore development →
THE MATERIAL DESK
Keep the article
and reference aligned.
Meet the fictional material editor, color coordinator and sample coordinator.
Read the studio story →- 01
Material brief
Name the garment, construction, blend and weight / width targets.
- 02
Swatch & hand feel
Compare a physical reference, surface, drape and stretch direction.
- 03
Color & lab dip
Agree shade reference, viewing conditions and revision comments.
- 04
Trial & validation
Review a garment-length sample and request the agreed product-specific results.