Moisture-Wicking Performance Knit
| Weight | 130–220 g/m² (3.8–6.5 oz/yd²) In family: 85–250 g/m² · 4 fabrics |
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| Composition | Mostly 100% polyester; often ~80–90% PES / 10–20% elastane (with-spandex) for stretch and fit. |
| Knit type | Moisture-wicking performance knit · Sport & Technical |
| Use class | Sport |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| Knit | A functional knit engineered for sweat transport (not flat jersey; usually piqué, micro-mesh or channelled interlock); moves sweat to the outer face by capillary action, usually backed by a wicking finish. |
| Hand | Dry, light, napless; doesn’t cling even when wet; lightly textured by structure. |
| Typical use | Training/running tees · sport tanks · performance polos · jerseys · leggings-shorts (with elastane) |
| Strength | Pulls sweat off the skin and evaporates it fast to stay dry and cool in intense activity — a clear edge over cotton. |
| Watch for | Wicking depends heavily on knit and finish; a finish-free “dry fit” claim may not match real performance. Pure PES can hold odour more than cotton. Pure PES stretches mechanically; the 10–20% elastane version is truly elastic. |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | Typically ±5%; in very light (85–120 g/m²) jersey/mesh constructions may run to ±6–7% in practice. Spandex relaxation/tension affects GSM |
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| Width | Open width (finished): typically 150–190 cm; tubular: typically 90–180 cm depending on supply form (varies with cylinder diameter/machine and final set width) |
| Shrinkage (wash) | After wash, length/width: typically −3% to −6%; ≤ ±3% achievable with good heat-set/compaction. Single jersey moves more than balanced interlock/rib; spandex recovery can increase length change |
| Color fastness | Wash 4–5; rubbing dry 4–5, wet 3–4 (deep/bright & migration-prone shades may drop to 2–3); light 4–5; perspiration typically 4–5. Wet rub & deep/bright shades are the weakest link; reductive clear (RC) quality is decisive |
| Abrasion / pilling | Martindale abrasion: typically ~15,000–40,000+ cycles (tight piqué/double-knit high, light mesh/jersey lower); pilling: typically 3–4 (near 4 on smooth filament; texturized/microfiber/brushed surfaces can sit at 2–3; anti-pill finish can lift to 4) |
| Gauge / yarn | Machine gauge: typically E24–E32 (E36–E40 for very fine constructions); yarn: typically 50–150 denier texturized/microfilament PES. Notation is denier/filament-count (e.g. 50/72, 75/72, 100/144, 150/288) — higher filament count = lower dpf = microfilament/soft hand. Spandex variants add base PES + spandex (e.g. 20–40 denier) |
These ranges are industry-TYPICAL / indicative values based on construction and fiber, not Fersan’s binding QC measurements. Exact values are confirmed per order, approved sample and lot-based QC report.
Trade & dispatch
| HS heading | 6006.32 — Other knitted fabric, of synthetic fibres, dyedUnbleached or bleached shipments: 6006.31 |
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| Origin | Türkiye — Çorlu, Tekirdağ |
| Packaging | Rolls wound on a cardboard core in a PE bag; roll size planned around container fill |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice · packing list · A.TR movement certificate · transport document |
| Delivery terms | EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation |
The HS heading is indicative; final classification is made by the customs broker based on the sample’s composition, width and finish.
Related reading: Mesh and Piqué: Breathable Polyester Knits · Moisture-Wicking Finishing in Polyester Knits · Functional Finishes for Polyester Knits · Knit Quality Testing: What to Measure in Polyester
Related calculators: Knit weight calculator: loop length to estimated GSM · GSM ↔ oz/yd² Converter · Yarn consumption per fabric calculator
Programmes we use this fabric in: Polyester Jersey (Single Jersey) Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Recycled Polyester Fabric Manufacturer (rPET) — Türkiye · Sports Fabric and Performance Knit Manufacturer — Türkiye · Dry-Fit and Moisture-Wicking Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Microfiber / Micro Polyester Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Dope-Dyed Polyester Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye
Other fabrics in the same family: Single Jersey (Polyester) 120–200 · Microfiber Polyester Knit 85–180 · Interlock (Double-Knit Polyester) 160–250
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Moisture-Wicking Performance Knit produced in?
130–220 g/m² (3.8–6.5 oz/yd²). In family: 85–250 g/m². Weight, composition and color options are defined per request; contact us for samples. The weight ranges are Fersan’s production window; exact figures are confirmed by order and approved sample.
What is Moisture-Wicking Performance Knit made of and how is it knitted?
Mostly 100% polyester; often ~80–90% PES / 10–20% elastane (with-spandex) for stretch and fit. A functional knit engineered for sweat transport (not flat jersey; usually piqué, micro-mesh or channelled interlock); moves sweat to the outer face by capillary action, usually backed by a wicking finish.
What is Moisture-Wicking Performance Knit used for?
Training/running tees · sport tanks · performance polos · jerseys · leggings-shorts (with elastane). Pulls sweat off the skin and evaporates it fast to stay dry and cool in intense activity — a clear edge over cotton. Wicking depends heavily on knit and finish; a finish-free “dry fit” claim may not match real performance. Pure PES can hold odour more than cotton. Pure PES stretches mechanically; the 10–20% elastane version is truly elastic.
What are the minimum order, lead time and delivery terms?
Minimum order (MOQ): 500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric · Lead time: Typically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch · Sampling: Sampling begins after a short technical consultation · Response time: Quotation requests answered within 2 business days · Delivery terms: EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation.