---
type: "fabric"
name: "Activewear Jersey"
slug: "activewear-jersey"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
  - "Nylon"
  - "Spandex"
weight_gsm: "150–220 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/activewear-jersey"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.096995+00:00"
---

# Activewear Jersey

Activewear Jersey is a lightweight, stretchy knit fabric designed for high-performance athletic wear, offering comfort and moisture management.

- **Fabric Family**: Specialty
- **Construction**: Plain
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester, Nylon, Spandex
- **Weight**: 150–220 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Activewear Jersey

Activewear Jersey is constructed using a plain knit technique, typically blending polyester, nylon, and spandex to achieve a soft, breathable, and flexible fabric. The polyester and nylon provide durability and moisture-wicking properties, while spandex adds stretch for ease of movement. This fabric is commonly used in sportswear, yoga apparel, and other activewear due to its ability to retain shape and provide comfort during physical activities.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 5
- **Courses per Inch**: 7
- **Knit Gauge**: 24G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 20%
- **Weft Stretch**: 30%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 20 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 500 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Bright
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Stretch
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Breathable
- Quick Drying

## Common Finishes

- Moisture Wicking
- Antimicrobial
- DWR Durable Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Activewear
- Sports Bras
- Leggings
- T Shirts
- Yoga Pants

## Common Uses in Detail

### Leggings & Yoga Pants

Its four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for leggings and yoga pants, allowing unrestricted movement during workouts. The fabric hugs the body comfortably, retains its shape through repeated wear and washing, and keeps the wearer dry during intense sessions.

### Sports Bras

The combination of spandex and [Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon) delivers the firm yet flexible support needed in sports bras. Moisture management keeps skin dry during high-impact activity, while the soft knit construction minimizes chafing and irritation, making it a top choice for athletic undergarments.

### Performance T-Shirts

Lightweight and breathable, this fabric is widely used in athletic t-shirts and training tops. Its stretch accommodates a full range of motion, while quick-drying [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) fibers pull sweat away from the skin, helping athletes stay cool and comfortable during prolonged physical activity.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash with similar colors, do not use bleach, tumble dry on low heat, and iron on a low setting if necessary.

- Machine Wash Warm
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Activewear Jersey is popular for its versatility in both casual and performance-oriented garments, making it a staple in modern athleisure fashion.

- **Regional Names**: performance jersey, sports jersey
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 16 (Colorfastness to Light), AATCC 107 (Colorfastness to Water), ISO 12945 (Pilling), ASTM D5034 (Tensile Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon.md)
- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

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