Manufacturing Programme

Sports Bra Fabric Manufacturer

Fersan Tekstil is a vertically integrated polyester knitted fabric manufacturer in Çorlu, Türkiye; the sports bra programme treats fabric as a support element rather than a surface.

Sports Bra Fabric
Sports Bra Fabric
  • Weight window150–350 g/m²
  • CertificatesOEKO-TEX® · ISO
  • IncotermsEXW · FOB · DAP

The sports bra is the one garment in our programme whose failure is functional rather than cosmetic. When a tee wears out it looks worse; when a sports bra tires it stops doing its job. The decisive measure here is therefore not the tension applied, but how much of that tension the fabric gives back — and, more importantly, how much it still gives back after thirty washes.

The programme is organised around that single question. Elastane rib carries lateral recovery in the band; power net provides the non-elongating yet breathable structure of the support panels; double-face mesh works where cushioning and coverage are needed; and elastane interlock and elastane jersey supply the flat face that meets the skin. Elastane fatigue over time is the real failure mode in this product, which is why we measure the stretch-and-return ratio not before production but after an agreed number of washes.

Structures we manufacture for sports bras

Polyester Rib Knit with Elastane

Rib + elastane

190–300 g/m²

In this application
The carrier of the band: high lateral recovery and even pressure distribution along its length.
Composition
Polyester + elastane (spandex); typically 5–10% elastane (commonly 6–7%), the rest polyester.

Power Net (Elastane Raschel)

Power net (elastane warp knit)

150–240 g/m²

In this application
The structural element of the support panel — it does not elongate under load, yet still breathes.
Composition
Polyester-based: ~72–82% polyester / 18–28% elastane (spandex); the elastane ratio is tuned to the support level.

Spacer (3D sandwich) Mesh

Spacer (3D sandwich) mesh

220–350 g/m²

In this application
A double-layer structure where cushioning and coverage are needed; also works as a pad pocket and lining.
Composition
100% polyester (durable monofilament polyester in the core); some versions use PES/elastane on the faces.

Polyester Stretch Interlock with Elastane

Stretch interlock + elastane

180–300 g/m²

In this application
The flat face that meets the skin: a double-face structure that will not curl or mark at the seam.
Composition
Polyester base + elastane; typically 5–12% (from comfort to high recovery). Higher levels belong to warp-knit power nets, not interlock.

Polyester Single Jersey with Elastane

Single jersey + elastane

160–250 g/m²

In this application
The light base of low-impact styles; recovers after stretch and gives a soft hand against the skin.
Composition
~92–95% polyester / 5–8% elastane (spandex); commonly 95/5 and 92/8.

Weight windows come from catalogue data; final specs are confirmed on a sample.

Ordering & Sampling

Minimum order (MOQ)500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric
Lead timeTypically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch
SamplingSampling begins after a short technical consultation
Response timeQuotation requests answered within 2 business days
Delivery termsEXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation
Capacity~750 t/month knitting + dyeing at the Çorlu mill (since 1982)

Figures are typical ranges; exact terms are confirmed with your quotation.

Care Label Generator — ISO 3758 wash instructions & symbol text

Generate ISO 3758 standard care instruction text from care selections.

Care instruction
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Formula

Output orders the 5 care axes in the fixed ISO 3758 reading sequence: Washing → Bleaching → Drying → Ironing → Professional care. Each selection maps to the standard’s generic definition (e.g. tub + temperature, triangle = bleach, square = drying, iron = plate temperature, circle = professional care). Safe polyester default: 40 °C gentle · no bleach · tumble dry low · warm iron (110 °C). IMPORTANT: GINETEX/ISO symbol graphics are licensed for commercial use — this tool returns only the TEXT definition and embeds no unlicensed symbol artwork.

Worked example

Input: 40 °C, no bleach, tumble dry low, low iron (110 °C), no dry clean. Output text: “Wash at 40 °C · Do not bleach · Tumble dry low · Iron low (max 110 °C) · Do not dry clean”.

ISO 3758 text; GINETEX symbol artwork not printed unlicensed.

Frequently asked questions

How do you wash polyester?

Wash polyester at 30–40 °C on a gentle/delicate cycle; heat above 110 °C can deform the fibre. Tumble dry on low, and if ironing is needed use the lowest (110 °C) setting with a press cloth. Never use chlorine bleach.

What do care symbols mean?

There are five base symbols: tub=washing, triangle=bleaching, square=drying, iron icon=ironing, circle=professional care. A bar under a symbol marks gentleness, a dot or number inside marks temperature, and a cross over it means “do not”. This tool returns each symbol’s ISO 3758 text definition.

Does this tool output GINETEX symbol graphics?

No. GINETEX/ISO 3758 symbol artwork is trademark-protected and requires a licence for commercial labels. This tool produces only the standard’s official text definition and a human-readable care instruction; source the licensed symbol set from your supplier or GINETEX for the printed label.

Does the order of symbols on the label matter?

Yes. ISO 3758 defines a fixed reading order: washing → bleaching → drying → ironing → professional care. This tool always emits output in that order so the label stays internationally readable.

Your fabric development partner

We define support level as a target: elastane ratio, knit density and panel structure are built together for low, medium or high impact. The stretch-and-return ratio, the permanent elongation remaining after the agreed wash count, and the rub fastness of the skin-contact face are documented with tests.

Applications: Compression & Shapewear Fabrics · Leggings & Yoga Fabrics

Related calculators: Care Label Generator — ISO 3758 wash instructions & symbol text · Conditioned (Commercial) Weight Calculator · Meter ↔ Kilogram (Roll) Converter

Related guides: With or Without Elastane? Stretch and Recovery in Polyester Knits · Compacting & Residual Shrinkage: How Compactors Lock In Dimensional Stability · Durability Science: Abrasion, Pilling and Snag

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Frequently asked questions

Does the fabric determine the support level?

Not on its own; support is the joint result of fabric, panel design and seam construction. Our contribution on the fabric side is a structure that returns the tension applied to it and keeps doing so through washing. We define your target impact level at the outset and set elastane ratio and knit density accordingly.

Our bras loosen after a few months — why?

This is usually elastane fatigue: as the fabric is stretched and released repeatedly, the return ratio falls and permanent elongation accumulates. Hot washing and tumble drying accelerate it. The countermeasures are the right elastane ratio and correctly set heat-setting; we measure and report permanent elongation after the agreed wash count.

Is it suitable for seamless production?

Seamless bodies are a separate knitting technology and a different line from the piece goods we produce. Our fabrics are made for cut-and-sew; flatlock seaming and taping deliver results that leave no mark in skin contact. If a method outside our scope is required, we say so at the outset.

How is skin irritation risk managed?

Because the product touches the skin for the whole session, keeping the face flat and non-fuzzing matters. Inputs are OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified; rub fastness and post-wash surface behaviour are reported per order. An antimicrobial finish is applied on request and evidenced with a test report.

How many fabrics does a bra collection need?

Typically three: band, support panel and lining or pad pocket. Since the 500–1,000 kg per colour band applies to each separately, building the collection on a small palette is the most efficient way to start; exact quantities are confirmed with your quotation.

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