15/07/2025
🧵 1. Fabric Types (Material/Weave)
Polydex – Likely a polyester-based fabric, often used for sportswear.
Promax – A polyester fabric, often used in athletic and casual wear for its durability and smooth finish.
Micro cool – A moisture-wicking, lightweight microfiber fabric, designed to keep the wearer cool.
Spandex – A highly elastic synthetic fiber used in activewear for stretch.
Lining – Refers to the inner fabric layer, typically lightweight and smooth.
Bmesh – Likely refers to breathable mesh—lightweight, often used in inner linings.
Yonex – Could refer to a specific branded type of performance fabric used in badminton or tennis gear, often moisture-wicking and breathable.
📏 2. Fabric Weights
Polydex 140gsm
Polydex 170gsm
Polydex 180gsm
Polydex 200gsm
Heavier gsm usually means thicker, more durable fabric. Lighter weights (140gsm) are better for warm climates or inner linings; heavier ones (200gsm) are more robust and suitable for outer layers or cooler environments.
🧶 3. Patterns / Knits / Mesh Designs
These terms describe the weave or texture of the fabric:
Pinhead – Tiny dot pattern, used for texture and visual interest.
Pineapple – A textured knit resembling the skin of a pineapple, adds style and breathability.
Hexagon – Hexagonal mesh pattern, good for ventilation.
Square Mesh – A grid-like mesh pattern; common in sportswear for airflow.
Stripe Mesh – A mesh with vertical or horizontal stripe patterns.
Stepeline – Likely a stylized step-line pattern in the knit.
Air Cool Big Eye – Large-holed mesh for maximum ventilation.
Air Cool Small Eye – Smaller mesh holes, still breathable but with more coverage.
Rib Stop (probably Ripstop) – A woven fabric using a special reinforcing technique, resists tearing.
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