---
type: "fabric"
name: "Activewear Tricot"
slug: "activewear-tricot"
fabric_family: "specialty"
construction: "plain"
typical_fibers:
  - "Nylon"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "150–220 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/activewear-tricot"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:02:10.158387+00:00"
---

# Activewear Tricot

Activewear Tricot is a lightweight, stretchable fabric commonly used in athletic apparel, offering excellent moisture management and comfort.

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

## About Activewear Tricot

Activewear Tricot is a specialty fabric characterized by its plain knit construction, typically made from a blend of nylon and polyester fibers. This fabric is designed to provide superior stretch and recovery, making it ideal for activewear applications. Its smooth surface enhances comfort against the skin, while its moisture-wicking properties help keep the wearer dry during physical activities. Activewear Tricot is often used in leggings, sports bras, and fitted tops, combining functionality with a sleek aesthetic.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 8
- **Courses per Inch**: 12
- **Knit Gauge**: 24G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 30%
- **Weft Stretch**: 40%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 30 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**: Semi Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Stretch
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Breathability

## Common Finishes

- Moisture Wicking
- Antimicrobial
- DWR Durable Water Repellent

## Common Applications

- Activewear
- Athletic Leggings
- Sports Bras
- Fitted Tops
- Swimwear Lining

## Common Uses in Detail

### Athletic Leggings & Sports Bras

Its four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for form-fitting athletic leggings and sports bras. The fabric moves with the body during high-intensity workouts while keeping the wearer dry and comfortable throughout extended physical activity.

### Swimwear Lining

Lightweight and quick-drying, it serves as an excellent lining for swimwear, providing a smooth, comfortable layer against the skin. Its resistance to chlorine and saltwater degradation ensures durability, while its stretch accommodates a full range of movement in and out of water.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold water with similar colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Iron on low if necessary.

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

## Additional Information

Activewear Tricot is popular in the sportswear industry due to its versatility and performance characteristics. It is often combined with other fabrics for enhanced functionality.

- **Sourcing Regions**: Asia, North America, Europe
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 100 (Antimicrobial Activity), AATCC 16 (Colorfastness to Light), AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Washing)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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