---
type: "fabric"
name: "Powernet"
slug: "powernet"
fabric_family: "knit_warp"
construction: "warp_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Nylon/Spandex"
weight_gsm: "150–250 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/powernet"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:22:15.150421+00:00"
---

# Powernet

Powernet is a lightweight, stretchable warp-knit fabric made primarily from nylon and spandex, known for its excellent support and breathability.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Warp
- **Construction**: Warp Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Nylon/Spandex
- **Weight**: 150–250 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.5–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Powernet

Powernet is a warp-knit fabric characterized by its high elasticity and strength, making it ideal for applications requiring support and compression. Typically constructed with a blend of nylon and spandex, Powernet exhibits a smooth surface and a fine gauge, providing a comfortable fit while maintaining durability. It is commonly used in activewear, shapewear, and swimwear due to its ability to stretch and recover, ensuring a flattering silhouette.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 12
- **Courses per Inch**: 15
- **Knit Gauge**: 20G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 50%
- **Weft Stretch**: 40%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 20 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 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

- Antimicrobial
- Moisture Wicking
- DWR

## Common Applications

- Activewear
- Shapewear
- Swimwear
- Lingerie
- Sports Bras

## Common Uses in Detail

### Shapewear & Lingerie

Its firm yet flexible structure makes it ideal for shapewear and lingerie, where controlled compression and body contouring are essential. The open mesh construction allows airflow against the skin, keeping garments comfortable during extended wear without sacrificing support.

### Sports Bras & Activewear

Frequently used as a supportive inner lining or outer panel in sports bras and activewear, its high stretch recovery holds its shape through intense movement. The breathable knit structure wicks moisture away efficiently, making it a top choice for high-performance athletic garments.

### Swimwear Construction

Designers rely on it for swimwear linings and structural panels because it resists sagging when wet and dries rapidly. Its [Nylon](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/nylon)-spandex composition holds up well against chlorine and saltwater exposure, maintaining elasticity and fit across an entire swim season.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry low, iron on low heat if necessary.

- Washing machine, max 40°C
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron, low heat

## Additional Information

Powernet is often used in combination with other fabrics to enhance support and shape in garments. It is favored in both fashion and functional applications for its versatility.

- **Regional Names**: Power Mesh, Compression Net
- **Sourcing Regions**: Asia, North America, Europe
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

- Nylon/Spandex

## Similar Fabrics

- [Athletic Mesh](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/athletic-mesh.md) — Knit Warp
- [Warp Tulle](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/warp-tulle.md) — Knit Warp
- [Mesh Knit](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/mesh-knit.md) — Knit Warp
- [Milanese Knit](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/milanese-knit.md) — Knit Warp
- [Power Mesh](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/power-mesh.md) — Knit Warp

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