---
type: "fabric"
name: "Ponte"
slug: "ponte"
fabric_family: "knit_weft"
construction: "weft_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Rayon/Nylon/Spandex"
weight_gsm: "200–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/ponte"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:21:42.829467+00:00"
---

# Ponte

Ponte is a versatile and stable knit fabric known for its smooth surface and excellent stretch recovery, making it ideal for structured garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Weft
- **Construction**: Weft Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Rayon/Nylon/Spandex
- **Weight**: 200–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Ponte

Ponte, often referred to as Ponte de Roma, is a double-knit fabric characterized by its weight and stability. It is typically made from a blend of rayon, nylon, and spandex, which contributes to its soft hand feel and elasticity. The fabric is constructed using a weft knit technique, resulting in a dense, durable material that drapes well while maintaining its shape. Ponte is commonly used in the production of dresses, skirts, trousers, and fitted tops due to its ability to provide comfort and support without being restrictive.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 5
- **Courses per Inch**: 8
- **Knit Gauge**: 12G

## Stretch Properties

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

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.1
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: smooth
- **Hand & Drape**: Balanced

## Performance Features

- Wrinkle Resistance
- Stretch
- Shape Retention

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Anti Pilling
- Moisture Wicking

## Common Applications

- Dresses
- Skirts
- Trousers
- Fitted Tops
- Activewear

## Common Uses in Detail

### Dresses & Skirts

Ponte's smooth surface and strong stretch recovery allow dresses and skirts to hold their shape through a full day of wear. The fabric drapes cleanly without clinging excessively, making it a go-to choice for both casual and professional silhouettes.

### Tailored Trousers

Its stable, structured knit construction gives trousers a polished, woven-like appearance while still offering comfortable give. Ponte holds a clean crease and resists bagging at the knees, making it well suited for workwear bottoms that need to look sharp.

### Fitted Activewear

The rayon-[Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon)-spandex blend provides moisture management, durability, and four-way stretch ideal for fitted activewear. Ponte recovers quickly after movement, preventing the fabric from sagging or distorting during yoga, pilates, or low-impact studio workouts.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors; tumble dry low; iron on low heat if needed.

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

## Additional Information

Ponte is favored in contemporary fashion for its ability to provide structure while remaining comfortable, making it a popular choice for both casual and formal wear.

- **Regional Names**: Ponte de Roma
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling (ASTM D4970), Colorfastness to wash (AATCC 61), Seam slippage (ASTM D4034)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Rayon/Nylon/Spandex

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