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Fabrics Additional info

An overview of different yarn

Single Jersey Recycled Polyester Viscose
Jersey, or tricot, is a fine and elastic knitting technique. Recycled polyester offers the same high-quality A high-quality material made from the natural raw
The fabric is comfortable and stretchy. Single jersey is characteristics as conventional polyester but with a material cellulose. The fibre is very soft to the touch,
knitted in a right-left weave, with a v-pattern on the front smaller environmental footprint. The production of moisture absorbent and very breathable. It can be both
of the fabric. So it has a clear front and back. recycled polyester requires far less energy, causes glossy and matt and thus take on the look of wool, silk or
significantly less CO emissions and helps keeping plastic cotton. T-shirts with a viscose share drape fluidly around
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Elastane waste from going to landfills and our oceans. your body, creating a premium wearing-comfort as well
A synthetic fiber that is exceptionally elastic. It differs from as an elegant, flattering silhouette.
other synthetic fabrics because it is more elastic but at the ACTIVE-DRY° Polyester
same time stronger. Without tension, the fabric returns to This fabric dries quickly, has excellent moisture Fleece
its original shape. It is light in weight and the elasticity in management, feels soft and is very elastic. Therefore it Fleece is popular and indispensable companions in
elastane offers plenty of room to move, without losing fit. is perfectly suitable for sports and functional clothing. everyday life or for outdoor activities, as they provide
The airy fabrics are very moisture-wicking and provide a strong insulation and can absorb and release moisture
Combed Cotton pleasant feeling, even during intensive training. ACTIVE- very well. They are light, breathable and keep you
After carding, the yarn is passed through a combing DRY° polyester not only offers great wearing comfort, but pleasantly warm even in cooler weather. There are many
machine to remove the short fibres. This gives the is also ideal for various textile finishes. different kinds of fleece fabrics.
finished fabric a silkier feel, making it softer, more
resistant in the wash and more hard-wearing. It ensures Bird-eyelet Mesh Softshell
smooth surfaces for decoration access. Birdseye mesh fabric is a breathable textile commonly The outstanding features of softshell styles are their light
used in sportswear. With an open structure, it ensures weight and the combination of three layers in one garment.
Ring-spun Cotton good air circulation, moisture regulation, and quick Softshell combines an outer layer to protect against wind
Ring-spun cotton T-shirts are thinner, smoother and drying. Lightweight and durable, it is often employed and weather with a breathable membrane and soft micro
softer than regular 100% cotton T-shirts. It feels like it in sports shirts and pants for maximum comfort during fleece on the inside. Therefore, softshell products are
has been washed dozens of times. This is because the intense activities. wind-, water- and dirt-repellent. The pleasantly stretchy
yarn is spun in such a way that it produces stronger, material ensures a high level of wearing comfort.
longer and thinner cotton strands. Interlock
A knitted cotton, also called double jersey, because Full Feeder Yarn
Ring-spun Combed Cotton two layers are knitted together. Unprinted, both sides Yarn feeder for weft knitting machine. A yarn feeder
Undergoes a final step before the fabric is woven. The are therefore the same and there is actually no right or comprises a switching mechanism which presets a swing
fibres produced during combing are thinned and twisted, wrong side. After printing, of course, but the inside feels direction of the yarn feeding port after completion of a
which produces a softer, more resistant yarn that is less just as soft. yarn feeding operation, and, after having completed yarn
susceptible to shrinkage. Ideal for high-quality printing. feeding operation, changes over the swing of the yarn
Nylon feeding port from one yarn feeding position to another
Piqué Smooth, moisture-wicking and very durable fabric, standby position interlocking.
This technique creates a sturdy, breathable fabric with making the perfect choice for athletic and outdoor
a small relief. Piqué is widely used for polo shirts. clothing. Nylon is one of the lightest textile fibres and at
Traditionally pique fabric was made only from cotton, the same time one of the strongest. Thanks to its high
but nowadays it is mixed with synthetics to create more elasticity and moisture-wicking properties, nylon textiles
strength. The difference with jersey is that pique fabric is offer great wearing comfort and excellent freedom of
a bit firmer and thicker. movement.

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