Athletic Mesh (Raschel)
| Weight | 160–230 g/m² (4.7–6.8 oz/yd²) In family: 60–500 g/m² · 5 fabrics |
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| Composition | 100% polyester (PES); elastane-free mechanical give. A ~88–92% PES / 8–12% elastane variant can be knitted for light recovery when needed. |
| Knit type | Athletic mesh (warp knit) · Raschel |
| Use class | Sport |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| Knit | An open mesh built by warp knitting on a Raschel machine: unlike weft/circular knitting, the yarns loop in the vertical warp direction, which yields a holed structure that resists curling at the edges, won’t ladder and stays dimensionally stable. Not to be confused with the weft-knit Athletic Mesh in our catalogue — though similar in look, it is a technically different knit family. |
| Hand | Light, dry and airy; the pores are clearly felt, the structure holds its form more firmly than weft mesh, and it doesn’t cling to the skin. |
| Typical use | Sport tops/lining · footwear & bag mesh · inner lining |
| Strength | Its warp-knit structure pairs high airflow with resistance to laddering and edge curl, holding its shape under use. |
| Watch for | Elastane-free mechanical stretch is limited; close-fitting cuts that need true recovery call for the elastane variant. |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | ±5% (typical; the established band for knitted fabrics, warp knits included); on the open structures at the light end of the family (tulle 60–110 g/m²) the same absolute deviation is a larger percentage, so ±5–8% in practice. On elastane power net tension/relaxation state affects GSM — measure on a relaxed specimen |
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| Width | OPEN WIDTH ONLY — warp knitting has no tubular form (a structural difference from the weft/circular families). Machine working width typically 130–190 in (≈330–480 cm); after edge trim and stentering, commercial width typically 150–280 cm (260–280 cm at the wide end for tulle and decorative jacquard; 150–190 cm for mesh/eyelet and power net). Final width depends on pattern repeat and draw, confirmed by sample |
| Shrinkage (wash) | Warp knits are DIMENSIONALLY MORE STABLE than weft knits: the warp-locked loops give low relaxation shrinkage. Rigid raschel (tulle · mesh · eyelet · jacquard) typically −1% to −3% length/width after good heat-setting (180–190 °C). Elastane power net moves more: −3% to −5%; with elastane present, heat-set drops to 160–170 °C and excess heat fatigues the elastane and reduces recovery |
| Color fastness | Rigid PES raschel matches disperse-dyed weft knits — wash 4–5; rubbing dry 4–5, wet 3–4; light 4–5; perspiration (acid/alkaline) 4–5. 🔴 POWER NET IS ASSESSED SEPARATELY: disperse dye partitions into the elastane phase and elastane tolerates intensive reduction clearing (RC) less well than PES → wet rub can drop to 2–3 on deep/bright shades. Typical buyer target dry ≥4 / wet ≥3–4; RC quality is decisive. Swimwear use additionally calls for chlorinated-water fastness (ISO 105-E03) |
| Abrasion / pilling | 🔴 MARTINDALE IS NOT MEANINGFUL ON OPEN STRUCTURES — ISO 12947 recognises the “open mesh textile” as its own category; on tulle and mesh, specimen breakdown measures pore geometry rather than surface wear. The governing measures here are BURSTING STRENGTH (ISO 13938-1, hydraulic, 50 cm² area for knits — typically 200–600 kPa on light knits) and SNAG resistance. Pilling is a non-issue on flat-filament warp knits: ISO 12945 typically 4–5 (no staple fuzz). Only the dense power net can be meaningfully Martindale-tested: typically ~20,000–30,000 cycles |
| Gauge / yarn | Raschel machine gauge typically E18–E32, by structure: structural/decorative jacquard and coarse eyelet E18–E24; sport mesh and eyelet E22–E28; fine tulle E28–E32; power net E28–E32 (high-speed raschels that run both elastic and rigid fabric work at these two gauges). Yarn typically 40–150 denier PES filament; 20–50 denier on the finest tulle. Power net binds ~20–70 denier elastane into the PES ground (~18–28% elastane in fabric). In warp knitting yarn is fed FROM THE WARP BEAM, not from cones — beam preparation (warping) is a separate upstream step |
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: Beyond Circular Knitting: Warp Knitting and Weaving · Tricot or Raschel? A Warp-Knit Selection Guide · Warp Knitting’s Hidden Superpower: 3D Spacer Fabric
Related calculators: Warp / beam yarn calculator · Yarn consumption per fabric calculator · Sample weight calculator: from a weighed swatch to g/m² (ISO 3801)
Programmes we use this fabric in: Raschel Warp-Knit Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Mesh Lining Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye
Other fabrics in the same family: Tulle / Fine Net 60–110 · Eyelet Raschel 180–280 · Raschel Jacquard 280–500 · Power Net (Elastane Raschel) 200–320
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Athletic Mesh (Raschel) produced in?
160–230 g/m² (4.7–6.8 oz/yd²). In family: 60–500 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 Athletic Mesh (Raschel) made of and how is it knitted?
100% polyester (PES); elastane-free mechanical give. A ~88–92% PES / 8–12% elastane variant can be knitted for light recovery when needed. An open mesh built by warp knitting on a Raschel machine: unlike weft/circular knitting, the yarns loop in the vertical warp direction, which yields a holed structure that resists curling at the edges, won’t ladder and stays dimensionally stable. Not to be confused with the weft-knit Athletic Mesh in our catalogue — though similar in look, it is a technically different knit family.
What is Athletic Mesh (Raschel) used for?
Sport tops/lining · footwear & bag mesh · inner lining. Its warp-knit structure pairs high airflow with resistance to laddering and edge curl, holding its shape under use. Elastane-free mechanical stretch is limited; close-fitting cuts that need true recovery call for the elastane variant.
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.