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Recycled Polyester Tricot Fabric
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Overview
Our recycled polyester tricot is a warp-knit fabric produced from post-consumer recycled PET, offering a smooth, fine surface, excellent run resistance, and strong dimensional stability — the structural properties that make tricot the standard construction for lingerie, swimwear linings, and technical underlayer applications. Its recycled polyester content provides a lower-impact material option for buyers sourcing lining and intimate apparel fabrics with documented recycled fiber credentials.
Introduction
Tricot is a warp-knit construction in which multiple yarns run parallel and are simultaneously looped across adjacent columns — producing a fabric with a fine, smooth face, a slightly textured back, and inherent resistance to runs and laddering that weft-knit jersey cannot offer. These structural properties make tricot the construction of choice for swimwear lining, lingerie underlayers, and lining applications where fabric integrity through cut-and-sew and extended product use is a non-negotiable requirement. Produced from post-consumer recycled polyester — most commonly reclaimed from PET bottles or post-industrial polyester waste — recycled polyester tricot delivers equivalent structural performance to virgin polyester tricot while reducing raw material environmental impact.
Nantong Tianhong Textile Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures recycled polyester tricot under OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification. Our dyeing facility operates with closed-loop chemical management and specialist wastewater treatment, and we use solar energy in spinning and weaving — complementing the recycled fiber content with responsible manufacturing practices. We supply this fabric to swimwear manufacturers, lingerie and intimate apparel producers, technical outerwear lining buyers, and traders serving the performance textile market. Custom denier, weight, and finish are available, with 15-day sample turnaround.
Specification
| Fiber Content | 100% Recycled Polyester (spandex blends available upon request) |
| Fabric Weight | 80–160 gsm |
| Width | 145–155 cm (57–61 inches) |
| Construction | Warp Knit / Tricot |
| Surface | Smooth face, fine texture back |
| Shrinkage | ≤3% (after pre-washing) |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 |
| Customization | Denier, weight, finish, and spandex option available upon request |
Application
- Swimwear Linings: Tricot's inherent run resistance and smooth face make it the standard lining construction for swimwear — providing an interior surface that resists fraying, maintains structural integrity through pool and beach use, and presents smoothly against skin in fitted swimwear applications.
- Lingerie and Intimate Apparel Underlayers: The smooth warp-knit face and low-friction surface of recycled polyester tricot provide comfortable skin contact in lingerie and intimate apparel underlayer applications — with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification meeting the restricted substance requirements standard in these categories.
- Technical Outerwear Linings: Lightweight recycled polyester tricot (80–120 gsm) is widely used as a smooth lining fabric in shell jackets and technical outerwear — providing a low-friction interior surface that improves layering comfort without adding significant weight to technical garments.
- Sports Bra Underlayers: Smooth recycled polyester tricot provides flat, non-bulky underlayer panels in sports bras where the fabric must lie flush against skin under outer stretch panels without adding bulk or friction during active use.
- Sustainable Intimate and Swimwear Collections: For brands building responsible intimate and swimwear collections with recycled content targets, recycled polyester tricot provides the structural performance required for lining and underlayer applications alongside a verifiable supplier-documented recycled fiber credential.
Advantage
- Run-Resistant Warp-Knit Structure: Tricot's warp-knit construction is inherently resistant to runs and laddering — cut edges do not unravel and the fabric maintains its structural integrity through the cut-and-sew process and extended product use. This is a fundamental structural advantage over weft-knit jersey alternatives for lining and intimate apparel applications.
- Smooth, Fine Surface for Skin Comfort: The fine warp-knit face provides a smooth, low-friction surface in direct skin contact applications — a direct performance consideration for swimwear lining, lingerie, and underlayer buyers where interior surface quality affects end-consumer satisfaction through repeated wearing.
- Recycled PET for Lower Raw Material Impact: Post-consumer recycled polyester reduces dependence on virgin petrochemical fiber production. For brands with recycled content sourcing targets, recycled polyester tricot provides a verifiable, supplier-documented recycled material claim in lining and intimate apparel applications.
- Low Shrinkage for Dimensional Accuracy: ≤3% shrinkage after pre-washing ensures that lining and underlayer components cut from recycled polyester tricot maintain their dimensions through the garment's commercial life — a practical quality requirement in swimwear and intimate apparel where lining dimension directly affects garment fit and appearance.
- OEKO-TEX® for Skin Contact Compliance: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification confirms compliance with restricted substance limits for direct skin contact products — addressing the safety documentation requirements of intimate apparel and swimwear buyers across major retail markets in the USA, Europe, and South Korea.
Why Choose Us
- 24 Years Manufacturing Technical and Intimate Apparel Fabrics: Since 2001, we have manufactured warp-knit, tricot, and performance knit fabrics for swimwear manufacturers, lingerie producers, and technical outerwear brands across the USA, Europe, South Korea, and Australia. Our production experience in technical warp-knit constructions ensures consistent surface quality and dimensional stability across bulk programs.
- OEKO-TEX® Certified for Skin Contact Applications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification is maintained across our production, covering the restricted substance requirements applicable to swimwear lining, lingerie, and intimate apparel. Documentation is provided as standard with every order.
- Recycled Content Documentation Support: We provide supplier-level documentation for recycled polyester content. Please contact us with your specific documentation requirements for your retail program or sustainability report and we will advise on available options.
- Responsible Manufacturing Complement: Our dyeing facility operates with closed-loop chemical management, specialist wastewater treatment, and water recycling. We use solar energy in spinning and weaving — providing manufacturing-level environmental credentials that complement the recycled fiber content for brands with comprehensive sustainability reporting.
- Fast Development and Custom Specification: Denier, weight, finish, and optional spandex are all customizable. We respond within 24 hours, complete fabric communication within 3 days, and deliver samples within 15 days — supporting the development timelines of swimwear and intimate apparel seasonal programs.
FAQ
- Q: What is the difference between recycled polyester tricot and recycled nylon tricot?
- The construction is equivalent — both are warp-knit — but the fiber properties differ. Recycled nylon tricot has better chlorine and UV resistance, making it more appropriate for swimwear outer fabric and pool-use applications. Recycled polyester tricot is lighter, generally lower cost, and well suited to swimwear lining, lingerie underlayers, and technical outerwear lining applications where chlorine resistance is not a primary requirement.
- Q: Can spandex be added to recycled polyester tricot?
- Yes. A recycled polyester and spandex blend is available for applications requiring stretch — such as form-fitting lining or underlayer panels. Please specify your target stretch performance at inquiry stage.
- Q: What certifications are available for intimate apparel buyers?
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification is available, which is the standard certification for direct skin contact and intimate apparel applications across major retail markets. Full documentation is provided with every certified order.
- Q: What weight range is available?
- We produce recycled polyester tricot from 80 gsm (lightweight lining and underlayer applications) to 160 gsm (heavier underlayer and overlay fabric applications). Please specify your target weight and end-use at inquiry stage.
- Q: What are the lead times for samples and bulk production?
- We respond within 24 hours on business days. Samples are completed within 15 days. Bulk lead times are confirmed based on order volume and current production schedule.
Payment & Shipping
- Payment Terms: We accept T/T (bank transfer) and L/C (letter of credit). For bulk orders, a 30% deposit is required before production, with the balance payable upon receipt of the bill of lading.
- Quotation: Prices are quoted based on your preferred trade term — FOB, CIF, CNF, or others — confirmed during the inquiry process.
- Sampling: Fabric communication is completed within 3 days; sample production is completed within 15 days.
- Lead Time: With a stable supply chain, we accurately control production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Stock Availability: We maintain a range of fabrics in stock and continuously update inventory to meet urgent requirements. Please contact our sales team for current stock and available styles.
- Export Markets: We regularly ship to the USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, and Australia.
Our R&D Team
The R&D team at Tianhong is typically made up of expert technicians and innovation teams that are focused on the advancement of technology and solutions for fabrics.
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