Nylon Pique Knit Fabric for Sportswear — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Pique Knit Fabric for Sportswear: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Nylon Pique Knit Fabric is the version buyers specify for sportswear when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Nylon gives pique knit fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Pique Knit Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Nylon |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Glossy Enamel Coating, Epoxy Doming, Gunmetal Finish |
| Processes | Metal Stamping, Heat Transfer Printing, Stone Washing |
| Typical application | Sportswear |
| Related applications | Kidswear, Jackets, Yoga Wear, Evening Wear |
| Test standard | Bluesign |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 1% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to Bluesign on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — elastic recovery after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — Bluesign documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Sneakers
- Sportswear
- Activewear
- Blazers
- Socks
- Uniforms
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover stretch denim fabric, overlocking thread, microfiber fabric, printed ribbon, and the processes most often paired with pique knit fabric include brushing, electroplating, embossing.
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