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A highly durable and absorbent cotton Terry and microfibre blend, ideal for dressing gowns, towels, sweatbands and more.
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5% elastane, good stretch and recovery, breathable, moisture-wicking, interesting random pattern knit, homespun effect, 185gsm
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Woven, poly, acoustic fabric for speakers. Open weave, mesh like quality. 140gsm. Soft, elastic, 4-way stretch. Fix to speaker grille.
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Technical jersey, 2 layers bonded together. Similar texture to Scuba. Soft, breathable. Punchy colours, brushed reverse. 350gsm
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82% poly, 18% Lycra. 210gsm. 4 way stretch. Very flexible. Smooth & versatile. Leggings, activewear & swimwear
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Knitted poly face backed onto spongy, thick Neoprene. 1000gsm, opaque. Water absorbent, thermal insulator. Good for wetsuits.
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85% poly, 15% elastane. Moisture wicking and smooth. Resists abrasion and fading. Form fitting. Ideal for swimsuits, dresses
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90% poly, 10% elastane. 140gsm. Beautiful smooth, matt face. Springy and comfortable. Ideal for cosplay, dresses, hot pants.
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Heaviest of our Lycra options. 92% poly, 8% elastane. Thick and stretchy with a matt face. Form fitting. Great for dresses.
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Knitted tulle mesh fabric. Fray resistant, lightweight, 60gsm. Delicate fluid drape, super stretchy. Tent linings, outer garments
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100% waterproof, quick dry. PU coated smooth face, white base, firm solid handle. Slight transparency. 155gsm. Outdoor furnishings
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Pique knit, unique holes, woven poly-blend, soft, 140gsm, breathable and easy to move in, air flows through.
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Find out moreWicking fabric draws moisture away from the skin towards the outer layer of the fabric to keep the wearer dry and comfortable. These technical fabrics have an increased surface area, allowing for a larger absorption of water away from the skin and a quicker rate of evaporation. Through a complex 'capillary' like construct, moisture is transported through this network to the surface where it's spread out into a thinner layer.
Wicking fabrics are also known as breathable fabrics, as air can leave freely and enter freely. These properties lend wicking material well to making sportswear, where body temperature rises and perspiration is inevitable.
Popular wicking fabrics include
High-tech polyester textiles are treated with wicking agents which, when knitted with fine, water-repellent fibres, creates a technical capillary system that increases surface area. Polyester, unlike cotton, absorbs only 0.4% of its weight in water, compared to 7%, so all wicking material is made from synthetic fibre blends.
Each wicking fabric is made using different yarns that will affect the performance of the wicking capabilities and preferred end use. Heavier fabrics are made using thicker yarns, so the wicking ability will be less effective than lightweight fabrics, however heavier wicking materials are good for colder climates and
These capillaries diffuse the highly concentrated areas of moisture to lower concentrated areas in order to increase the rate of evaporation away from the fabric.
Typically, technical wicking fabrics are used for sportswear so the person can stay cool and maximise performance. Other clothing garments are made using wicking material, such as wetsuits, jackets and t-shirts. The Speaker Cloth is also used for covering speaker grilles and in arts and crafts too.
Because there are so many different choices when it comes to wicking fabric, there are also many properties associated with them. Here are just a few favourites:
Wicking fabrics are perfect for making sports apparel, as they help the wearer to excel at their performance and stay comfortable. Not only do they mitigate the problems with moisture retention in fabrics, they're also soft, comfortable and highly technical with many other desired properties.
