Activewear Interlock
Activewear Interlock is a specialized knit fabric designed for comfort and performance in athletic wear, combining polyester, nylon, and spandex for optimal stretch and moisture management.
About Activewear Interlock
Activewear Interlock is a double-knit fabric that features a smooth surface and a soft hand, making it ideal for activewear applications. The construction allows for excellent stretch and recovery due to the inclusion of spandex, while the polyester and nylon fibers provide durability and moisture-wicking properties. This fabric is commonly used in leggings, sports bras, and other active apparel where comfort and performance are paramount.
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Leggings & Tights
Its four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for leggings and tights, conforming to the body during high-intensity movement while keeping the wearer dry and comfortable throughout workouts, runs, or yoga sessions.
Sports Bras
The combination of spandex-driven elasticity and a smooth Interlock construction provides the supportive, compressive fit required for sports bras, ensuring minimal fabric distortion under load while Nylon and Polyester blends enhance durability and shape retention.
Active Outerwear
Lightweight yet resilient, this fabric is well suited for athletic jackets and pullovers, offering breathability and stretch for unrestricted movement while Polyester content provides resistance to pilling and maintains structure across repeated wear and washing cycles.
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold with like colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Iron on low heat if necessary.
Additional Information
Activewear Interlock is particularly favored for its ability to maintain shape and resist pilling, making it a popular choice among fitness enthusiasts and sportswear brands.
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Made From These Fibers
Polyester
Synthetic polyester fiber offering durability, wrinkle resistance, and moisture-wicking properties with easy care characteristics.
Nylon
High-strength synthetic polymer fiber known for exceptional durability, elasticity, and abrasion resistance.