The fabric library.

Eight fabric families behind teamwear, fitness wear and streetwear — what each one is, how it feels, where it is used. Open a drawer, look closer, compare two.

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Families: 8Knits, mesh, wovens, stretch
Weight & composition: Per styleConfirmed in your quote
Textures: IllustrativeMacro photographs
Confirmed: On the sampleBefore production

02Swatch drawers

Open a drawer. Look closer.

Eight drawers, one fabric family each. Pull one out to see what it is, how it behaves and which of our categories use it. Move over the texture to inspect it.

01Sports meshAirflow

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

Sports mesh

An open knit with visible holes, usually polyester, made to move air and moisture away from the body.

Good for: Ventilation panels, practice jerseys, basketball and football uniforms, gym tops
Feel: Light, open, slightly textured

Stretch: Medium
Breathability: High
Warmth: Low

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Basketball American Football Soccer Gym & Training

02InterlockMatch shirts

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

Interlock

A smooth double-knit that looks the same on both faces — a stable, even surface that takes sublimation well.

Good for: Sublimated match jerseys, cricket and volleyball shirts, running tees
Feel: Smooth, soft, stable

Stretch: Medium
Breathability: Medium
Warmth: Low

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Soccer Cricket Volleyball Running

03Brushed fleeceWarmth

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

Brushed fleece

A knit with a brushed, fluffy inner face that traps warm air; usually cotton or a cotton-polyester blend.

Good for: Hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, tracksuit bottoms
Feel: Soft and warm inside, smooth outside

Stretch: Low
Breathability: Low
Warmth: High

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Hoodies & Sweatshirts Joggers & Cargos Tracksuits & Sets

04French terryLoopback

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

French terry

French terry: a knit with small loops on the back instead of brushed fleece — lighter, drier, with a clean drape.

Good for: Streetwear hoodies, sweat shorts, lounge sets, studio layers
Feel: Structured, breathable, looped inside

Stretch: Low
Breathability: Medium
Warmth: Medium

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Hoodies & Sweatshirts Shorts Joggers & Cargos Yoga & Studio

05RipstopUtility

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

Ripstop

A woven fabric with a reinforcing grid of thicker yarns that stops small tears from spreading.

Good for: Cargo pants, utility shorts, shells and light jackets
Feel: Crisp, structured, grid texture

Stretch: Low
Breathability: Medium
Warmth: Low

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Joggers & Cargos Shorts Jackets & Outerwear

06TricotSheen

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

Tricot

A warp knit with a smooth face and a subtle sheen; the classic tracksuit and warm-up fabric.

Good for: Tracksuits, warm-up jackets, track pants, training tops
Feel: Slick, smooth, light sheen

Stretch: Medium
Breathability: Medium
Warmth: Medium

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Tracksuits & Sets Jackets & Outerwear Soccer

07Rib knitTrims

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

Rib knit

A knit with raised vertical ribs that stretches and springs back — made for edges that hold their shape.

Good for: Collars, cuffs, waistbands, hems, fitted tanks
Feel: Springy, elastic, ribbed

Stretch: High
Breathability: Medium
Warmth: Medium

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

T-Shirts Hoodies & Sweatshirts Jackets & Outerwear Baseball

084-way stretch4-way stretch

Illustrative texture · move to inspect

4-way stretch

A nylon or polyester knit blended with elastane so it stretches in every direction and recovers its shape.

Good for: Leggings, sports bras, compression, cycling, rash guards
Feel: Smooth, cool, close to the body

Stretch: High
Breathability: Medium
Warmth: Low

Typical character of the family · weight and composition agreed per style, confirmed in your quote.

Used in

Compression Yoga & Studio Cycling Combat Sports

Illustrative textures. The fabric for your order is confirmed on your sample.

03Compare two

Two fabrics, one line between them.

Pick a fabric for each side, then drag the divider across the textures. The table below lines up how they typically behave.

Brushed fleeceFrench terry

Property	Brushed fleece	French terry
Good for	Hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, tracksuit bottoms	Streetwear hoodies, sweat shorts, lounge sets, studio layers
Feel	Soft and warm inside, smooth outside	Structured, breathable, looped inside
Stretch	Low	Low
Breathability	Low	Medium
Warmth	High	Medium
Used in	Hoodies & Sweatshirts, Joggers & Cargos, Tracksuits & Sets	Hoodies & Sweatshirts, Shorts, Joggers & Cargos, Yoga & Studio

Illustrative textures; typical behaviour of each family. Weight and composition are agreed per style.

04Choose by garment

Start from the garment, not the fabric.

The usual starting fabric for each kind of garment, with the category pages that make it. Your sample confirms the final choice.

Match jerseys
InterlockSports mesh
Soccer Rugby Volleyball
Training & practice wear
Sports meshInterlock
Basketball American Football Gym & Training
Leggings, bras & compression
4-way stretch
Yoga & Studio Compression Cycling
Hoodies & crewnecks
Brushed fleeceFrench terry
Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Joggers & sweat shorts
Brushed fleeceFrench terry
Joggers & Cargos Shorts
Cargos & shells
Ripstop
Joggers & Cargos Jackets & Outerwear
Tracksuits & warm-ups
Tricot
Tracksuits & Sets
Collars, cuffs & hems
Rib knit
T-Shirts Baseball

05How to specify

Eight words that define a fabric.

Use these in your tech pack or brief. If you do not know the numbers, send a garment you like — matching a reference is a normal starting point.

Hands stretching sage green four-way stretch fabric, illustrative

Composition: What the yarn is made of — for example polyester, cotton, nylon, elastane — and in what proportion.
Weight (GSM): Grams per square metre. Heavier is not always better: it changes warmth, drape, cost and how a print sits.
Knit or woven: Knits loop yarn and stretch; wovens cross yarn at right angles and hold their shape. Most sportswear is knit; cargos and shells are woven.
Stretch & recovery: How far a fabric stretches and how well it returns. Critical for leggings, compression and rib trims.
Finish: Treatments after knitting or weaving: brushed, peached, moisture-wicking, anti-pill, water-repellent.
Colour: Specified by Pantone or a physical swatch, approved as a lab dip or on the sample.
Shrinkage: How much a fabric moves in the wash. Pre-shrinking and garment washing are agreed per style.
Hand-feel: How it feels in the hand — soft, dry, slick, crisp. The best spec is often “like this garment”.

06Colour & finishing

Colour is a process, not a swatch.

How colour gets into the fabric changes how it looks, feels and wears. Which routes suit your styles is confirmed per style in your quote.

Piece-dyed

Fabric is dyed before cutting. Clean, consistent solid colours across a run.

Garment-dyed

Finished garments are dyed together for a softer, lived-in streetwear colour.

Sublimated

Designs are dyed into white polyester with heat — all-over prints with no hand-feel.

Washed & brushed

Enzyme or pigment washes and brushing change colour depth and softness.

07Before you enquire

Fabrics FAQ.

Straight answers. Weight, composition and anything commercial are set per style and confirmed in your quote.

What GSM fabric do you use?

Weight (GSM) and composition are agreed per style, based on the garment, the season and your price point, and confirmed in your quote. Tell us a reference garment you like and we match its feel.

Can I choose my own fabric?

Yes. On the OEM route you specify fabric in your tech pack; send swatches or the composition and weight you want. On the ODM route our team proposes options for you to choose from.

Are the textures on this page your exact fabrics?

No — they are illustrative macro photographs of each fabric family. The actual fabric for your order is confirmed on your sample.

Can fabrics be dyed to my brand colour?

Fabrics can be dyed or printed to your colour references; matching is shown on the sample or a lab dip for approval. Minimums for custom dyeing are confirmed in your quote.

Which fabric is best for sublimation?

Sublimation works on white or light polyester, which is why interlock, mesh and performance knits are used for sublimated jerseys. It is not suitable for cotton.

Do you offer recycled or organic fabrics?

Ask in your brief. Availability of recycled polyester, organic cotton or other options, and any documentation you need, is confirmed per style in your quote.

What is the difference between fleece and French terry?

Both are knits with a smooth face. Fleece has a brushed, fluffy back that is warmer; French terry has small loops on the back that are lighter and drier. Streetwear brands often choose terry for structure and fleece for warmth.

Can I get swatches before ordering?

Fabric options can be shown before sampling; tell us what you want to compare and it is planned into your sampling plan.

08Your brief

Pick the fabric. Send the brief.

Tell us what you are making. A tech pack, a reference photo or a sketch on a napkin all work. We reply with questions, the route that fits (OEM or ODM), sampling steps and a quote.