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Characteristics of fabrics and knitted fabrics. Tracksuit: from the choice of fabric to the publication

An active girl has sportswear in her wardrobe. And it doesn’t matter if she goes in for sports professionally or just jogging, whether she wears it at home or puts it on only for a picnic. And if you don’t have it yet, we write down the task in the diary - we sew a tracksuit.

Choosing material and style

Clothing for sports should be comfortable, not restrict movement, practical and seasonal, that is, it can be summer, demi-season or warm - for winter. It is also important to consider that it will have to be washed frequently. Therefore, after washing, the matter should quickly return to its shape, not stretch out on its knees and dry quickly. Based on these requirements, we select the fabric for the tracksuit.

  • For spring and summer days, light elastic positions are suitable: cotton two- and three-thread footer, viscose for summer, jersey, French knit for off-season, nylon.

These fabrics are elastic, but their stretch is not strong enough for sweatpants to fit the legs like a second skin. If a tight-fitting style is chosen, then you should pay attention to.

  • For a sports jacket with a trendy voluminous effect, neoprene-look knitwear.
  • For winter, the same fabrics are chosen, but with an insulating underside - fukro,.
  • And for warm and cozy homemade suits, choose.

If a standard model (not tight-fitting) is chosen for tailoring, then you can take raincoat fabrics, and the same fleece as a heater.

It remains to choose a color. Along with solid colors, models with various prints or contrasting color inserts are popular - you probably saw their photos in magazines. Do not forget about the cuffs - if there is no special knitted elastic band (dovyaz), you can get by with a ribbed jersey or cashmere to match, cutting out the necessary detail.

The online store "Textile" offers high-quality material for the realization of any of your ideas. Having chosen a model, it's time to buy a fabric for a tracksuit and start sewing.

Where to get a pattern?

The pattern of a tracksuit is built similarly to any other. From the measurements you will need:

  • For trousers: hip circumference, waist circumference, seat height, inseam length, inseam length. If the model is tight-fitting, it will be useful to take a control measure - the girth of the knee and the girth of the ankle.
  • For the top: product length, chest circumference, back width, waist circumference, shoulder length, chest height, armhole depth, sleeve length. The circumference of the elbow and wrist are control measurements if the model is sleeved and tight-fitting.

Trousers

We take as a basis any construction of a pattern for trousers. Earlier we talked about how to sew clothes for the home. The description can be taken from that article or any magazine, for example, BurdaModen No. 9/1997, 1/2006 or 7/2009. Almost every room has knitted models.

We are already modeling the style on the basis. Using the reference marks, we narrow in the area of ​​​​the knee and ankle, drawing a smooth line along the outer and crotch seam. If knitwear is chosen, then no increase in freedom of fit is needed - it will stretch and lie on the figure.

Top

The upper part can be in the form of a sweatshirt without a zipper, but only with a drawstring and a drawstring, or with a zipper, with or without sleeves (for the summer version). From the same magazine as trousers, you can take over and model for yourself - shorten or lengthen, narrow, remove the sleeves.


You can also cut out the top according to the diagram below, given the scale. The numbers on the diagram should be replaced with your own measurements. The diagram shows measurements for sizes 52-54.

Stages of tailoring a tracksuit

We transfer the pattern to the cut. Do not forget about allowances - 3-4 cm for the sleeves, the bottom of the trousers and sweaters, 4-6 cm for the top of the trousers, 0.5-1 cm for the seams.

Is a model of combined canvases planned? Mark the seam lines on the paper pattern and cut out the pieces. Transfer each of them to the selected material.

  • Sew all the details together.
  • Sew pockets into the side seams of the trousers - they can be taken from any model.
  • On a sports jacket, you can make patch pockets.
  • Tuck the top of the trousers and sew, leaving a hole to insert the elastic later.

If there are cuffs on the sleeves and pants, they need to be cut out of the fabric. Let's say the wrist circumference is 17 cm. Then the cuff elastic will be 13-15 cm long and 6-8 cm wide. Cut and fold in half lengthways wrong side inside. Sew the cuff to the sleeve or trousers.

For the neck, you will need a piece whose length is equal to the girth of the neck according to the pattern. The width is arbitrary, but double - according to the selected model. Fold in half and sew into the neckline. Make a drawstring along the top of the collar and pull the cord through.

The nuances of tailoring

Knitwear is a stretchable material. The product should have the same properties.

It is best to grind parts on an overlock. But in any modern machine there is an overlock stitch, and the overlock foot is included in the kit. Use them.

For sewing knitwear, you will need special needles: for knitwear, jersey, stretch or superstretch.

Knitwear is a grateful fabric. Therefore, it is not difficult to sew from it. And the sports kit will turn out the way you intended.

Fabric for tracksuits: what to choose

Sportswear is an essential part of anyone's wardrobe. It is worn with pleasure not only in fitness clubs and gyms, but also on various trips, on vacation, at home. What kind of fabric is used for a tracksuit depends on its convenience, practicality and durability.

A sports suit should be comfortable and not restrict movement, so the fabric from which it is sewn is subject to quite serious requirements:

  • breathability. The material should not “float” the body, but allow the skin to breathe freely;
  • hygroscopicity. During sports, sweat should be absorbed into the fabric, and not accumulate under it;
  • heat exchange. Clothing should provide good ventilation, protecting the body from overheating;
  • safety. The material should not emit substances harmful to the body that can cause skin irritation and allergies;
  • wear resistance. The fabric must be resistant to abrasion and other loads;
  • practicality. Caring for a suit does not have to be complicated and painstaking.

In addition, some types of sportswear designed for the cold season need to be water-repellent and windproof, as well as warm and lightweight.

An important role is also played by the external attractiveness of the material from which the suit is sewn: it is much more pleasant to perform exercises in a beautiful, bright sports uniform.

Natural or synthetic?

There is no doubt that natural materials - cotton, linen, wool - are more preferable for sportswear, since they have a number of undeniable advantages:

  • absorb moisture well;
  • provide oxygen to the skin;
  • do not cause allergies.

But at the same time, natural fibers do not have sufficient elasticity and quickly lose their original appearance from frequent washing. In addition, natural fabrics are very wrinkled and require constant ironing.

Synthetic materials: polyester, polyamide, elastane - are characterized by other properties:

  • increased strength;
  • elasticity and extensibility;
  • crease resistance;
  • form retention;
  • durability;
  • ease of care.

However, synthetics are poorly breathable, can “float” the body, causing irritation and redness of the skin.

That is why manufacturers of sportswear fabrics prefer to use blended fibers that combine all the positive qualities of natural and synthetic yarns.

Interesting fact! Specialists of the famous Nike company have been working for a long time to create comfortable fabrics for athletes working with maximum loads. The result of their research was a micro-mesh made of polyester with the addition of natural silk, which instantly absorbs excess moisture, brings it to the surface and immediately evaporates.

The most common fabrics from which sportswear is sewn include knitted fabrics: soft and warm footer and elastic diving.

Footer: brushed comfort

The footer is so cozy, comfortable and hygienic knitwear that you can even sew clothes from it for newborns. Its front side is smooth and silky, and the wrong side has a pleasant fleece to the body.

For the production of footer, cotton fiber is used, in which polyester and elastane are added for strength and elasticity.

Footer types

Depending on the number of threads that are involved in the process of creating the canvas, the footer is divided into three types, differing in strength and some other properties:

  1. Single thread - the thinnest, produced without the addition of synthetics. Light, soft and absolutely harmless material is used for the manufacture of children's clothing.
  2. Two-filar - differs from the previous one in greater strength due to the addition of polyester fibers. The wrong side consists of many small loops, which made it possible to give the matter a second name - a looped footer. Bathrobes, pajamas and other warm clothes for children and adults are sewn from this material. Two-thread footer is a fabric from which you can sew an inexpensive and comfortable tracksuit.
  3. Three-thread - the most dense and heavy material, on the reverse side of which there is a thick pile. A very soft, warm and cozy fabric, for the production of which not only synthetic, but also woolen fibers are added to cotton. Trekhnitka is used for sewing insulated tracksuits and outerwear.

Interesting fact! The most unusual type of fleece footer is melange, all three threads of which are slightly different in shade. This fabric not only has a beautiful appearance, but is also very practical - it is easy to wash and dries quickly, which is very important for fitness clothing.

Properties of lining fabrics

For outdoor sports, especially in cool weather, it is best to choose suits from a double-thread or three-thread footer. Soft gentle pile pleasantly warms the body without creating a "greenhouse effect", and perfectly absorbs excess moisture. In addition, the footer has other positive aspects:

  • environmental friendliness. Since the material is 80% natural raw materials, it does not cause allergic reactions and can be successfully used for children's clothing;
  • breathability. Even in the presence of fleece, the fabric is remarkably breathable and the body under it “breathes” freely;
  • dimensional stability. Footer clothing retains its shape after numerous washes;
  • wear resistance. Puffs, pellets and scuffs do not form on the fabric;
  • pollution resistance. The footer is a non-staining material that almost does not get dirty.

The only disadvantage of lining fabrics is intolerance to direct sunlight, under the influence of which they begin to “spread” and lose the brightness of colors.

Caring for sportswear

In order for sportswear made of cotton jersey to retain its original appearance for as long as possible, you should follow the basic rules for caring for it:

  1. The temperature of the washing water should not exceed 400C.
  2. For products with fleece, it is better to use not powders, but special liquid products.
  3. Thick and heavy products after washing should be squeezed out in a towel, and then laid out horizontally until completely dry.
  4. Thin things can be twisted and hung on a coat hanger.
  5. Do not dry knitwear on radiators or in bright sunlight.
  6. If there are no special instructions on the label, then ironing can be carried out by setting the regulator to the “cotton” position.

It is important to know! When buying a tracksuit made of footer, you should pay special attention to the quality of the inside.. It often happens that manufacturers, trying in every possible way to reduce the cost of the product, instead of real fleece, glue a layer of cotton wool to thin knitwear, which will disappear after the first wash.

Diving - elastic beauty

Diving is a fabric that was specially developed for the production of sportswear. No wonder among experts it is called "sports jersey".

The basis for this textile is artificial viscose fibers, which make up from 50 to 70% of the total volume. In addition to them, there is polyester and elastane, due to which the material is characterized by increased strength, elasticity and extensibility. Therefore, another name for diving is widely known - “second skin”.

Diving has two main varieties:

  1. Microdiving - light and thin elastic knitted fabric. Sports swimsuits and clothes for swimmers, athletes and gymnasts are sewn from it.
  2. Crepe diving is a denser fabric with increased strength due to highly twisted fibers. It is used for sewing leggings, leggings and suits for automobile, parachuting, cycling and other sports.

Interesting to know! The world-famous company "Adidas" produces tracksuits from a fabric called "superelastic". Made from 100% polyester fibers, this knitted fabric features a smooth front and a fuzzy back. Suits made of superelastic - warm, practical and very durable - are successfully worn by athletes in various competitions.

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to the combination of viscose and synthetic fibers, diving has many positive properties:

  • water resistance - moisture is not absorbed, but flows down on the surface of the material;
  • elasticity - diving has an increased dragging ability;
  • crease resistance - the fabric does not wrinkle and does not require ironing;
  • wear resistance - the material is immune to scuffs, puffs and other mechanical damage;
  • ease of cutting and sewing - it fits the body tightly, so it does not need darts and other adjustments to the figure;
  • easy care - the fabric is easy to wash and dries quickly.

However, it is not recommended to wear diving clothing for people prone to allergies, as under certain conditions the material can cause skin irritation.

And although the main raw material - viscose - is not synthetic, but diving cannot be called a completely "breathable" material. Therefore, it is not suitable as everyday sportswear.

Diving Care: It Couldn't Be Easier

The ease of care for "sports jersey" is its undoubted advantage.

  1. You can wash it by hand or in a machine at a temperature not exceeding 300C.
  2. You don’t need to wring it out - just hang up your clothes to make the water glass.
  3. Since diving does not wrinkle, there is no need for ironing.

The wide range of colors inherent in this jersey allows you to sew a variety of sports and fitness clothes from it.

In addition to footer and diving, suits are also used for:

  • dazel - fabric made of 100% polyester, very durable, elastic and wear-resistant;
  • duspo - lightweight material with increased windproof ability;
  • polytafetta - fabric with a water-repellent effect;
  • mesh - knitted fabric with a cellular structure, used as a lining material in clothing for sports and tourism.

The range of modern natural, artificial and synthetic fabrics allows you to choose the material for a tracksuit that can fully satisfy the needs of the most demanding lovers of active movement.

1. Prima group- standard canvases for sewing game uniforms, the price of the uniform on the site is indicated for products made from these materials. Fine appearance and long service life.
Prima smooth Density 120 gr/m - matte smooth knitted fabric, the most versatile and popular material. The flat surface allows for high quality sublimation printing. Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Poland, Korea.
Mini Mesh Prima Density 125 gr/m - soft knitted fabric with a porous structure. High stretch, 100% polyester. High breathability, improve ventilation while playing. Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Korea.
false mesh Density 135 g/m - matt canvas with small depressions on the surface. Medium stretch, 100% polyester. It happens only in white, used for sublimation printing. Produced in Poland, Korea.
2. Group Extra- canvases with improved functional properties, have an optimal price-quality ratio. They are completely similar to the materials used by well-known brands for the manufacture of serial products. The margin for products made from these materials is indicated in.
Nika Density 140 g/m - knitted fabric with a porous structure. Medium stretch, 100% polyester. Modern breathable fabric with moisture wicking properties. Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Korea.
false mesh Density 160 g/m - matte canvas with small depressions on the surface. Increased density gives the material strength and durability. Low stretch, 100% polyester. Popular with basketball fans. It happens only in white, used for sublimation printing. Produced in Poland, Korea.
Micropolyester Density 115 g/m - a fabric made of very thin matte yarn (microfiber), which has the ability to remove moisture. Medium stretch, 100% polyester. Soft, dries quickly. Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Poland.
3. Group Lux- knitted fabric of the highest quality. The extra charge for products made from these materials is indicated in the price list.
climate-cool Density 135 g/m - canvas with a matte porous surface. Medium stretch. A modern micropolyester fabric (thin hollow fibers) made using Climat Cool technology has moisture-wicking and cooling properties. It happens only in white, used for sublimation printing. Produced in Poland, Korea.
Suite Density 175 gr/m - high density knitted fabric with a smooth and shiny surface. Low stretch, 100% polyester. It is used when sewing uniforms for winter football, basketball and goalkeeper jerseys. It happens only in white, used for sublimation printing. Produced in Poland.
4. Special canvases- are used in separate products.
Cooler with lycra Density 200 g/m - knitted fabric of increased elasticity with the addition of lycra. Composition 95% cotton, 5% lycra. Used for tailoring cycling shorts and fitted volleyball shirts. Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Türkiye.
Olympus Density 125 g/m - matte mesh with small holes. Low stretch, 100% polyester. It is used for the manufacture of functional inserts on the form (for ventilation). Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Korea.
Density 195 gr/m - strong material. Used to make goalie pants. There is only black. 100% Polyester. Produced in Belarus.
Density 190-230 gr/m - smooth material of increased elasticity. It stretches well in all directions. It is used for the manufacture of cycling shorts, wrestling shoes, ski overalls. Comes in all primary colors. 100% elastane / lycra. Produced in Korea.
Density 240 gr/m - canvas for rugby jerseys. The surface has a pattern of large structure. It happens only in white, used for sublimation printing. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 330 gr/m - canvas for rugby jerseys. Increased strength. Very dense material of average stretch. Composition 96% polyester, 4% elastane. It happens only in white, used for sublimation printing. 100% cotton, 100% polyester. Manufactured in Korea.

Sewing materials

For the tailoring of hockey jerseys, we use materials with a special hydrophobic treatment. Due to this, they have the properties to simultaneously pass air and not absorb moisture. This allows the jerseys to stay dry and prevent the player from overheating due to ventilation.
The canvas for hockey consists of two knitted layers, so that the jersey does not “unravel” in case of snags and cuts. The special yarn gives increased resistance to abrasion and tearing.
Our materials are completely similar to those used by well-known brands for the equipment of national teams and NHL teams.
The composition of all knitted fabrics is 100% polyester, density 190 - 230 gr./sq.m.

False Hockey Net Density 205 gr/m - canvas with small depressions on the surface. Medium stretch. The most popular material used for professional and amateur T-shirts. Produced in Korea.
Honeycomb Hockey Canvas Density 200 g/m - honeycomb fabric ("goat's foot"). Durable and wear resistant. For professional and amateur shirts. Production Poland.
Gladiator Density 215 g/m - textured knitted fabric with a pronounced porous surface. Only for the manufacture of professional T-shirts. The extra charge for using this canvas is indicated in the price list. Produced in Korea.
Density 230 g/m - dense knitted fabric with a small cell. High quality and beautiful texture. For professional shirts only. The extra charge for using this canvas is indicated in the price list. Produced in Korea.
hockey net 195 gr/m - regular perforated mesh, used to be the most popular material for hockey jerseys. Now used to make plain training shirts. Weak stretch. Comes in all primary colors. Produced in Belarus.

Materials for tailoring sports suits and jackets

1. For knitted tracksuits
Density 200-330 g/m - synthetic voluminous fabric with a soft fleecy surface. In terms of its ability to retain heat, it is not inferior to wool, while it is much lighter, does not absorb moisture, dries quickly, and has “breathing” properties. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea, China.
Density 200-240 gr/m - cotton knitted fabric, soft and warm. On the inside, it has a looped structure or a combed pile. Capable of passing air. Comes in all primary colors. 100% cotton. Produced in Türkiye.
Three-thread footer Density 280-320 gr/m - denser canvas than the previous one. Comes in all primary colors. 100% cotton. Produced in Türkiye.
Density 220 g/m - knitted elastic suit fabric with "breathing" properties. Medium stretch. Comes in all primary colors. 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Produced in Korea.
Density 220 g/m - knitted fabric with a pile surface of the inner side. Weak stretch. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 240 g/m - dense costume fabric with a cellular structure and a pile surface on the inside. Weak stretch. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
2. For ceremonial tracksuits
Density 95 g/m - windproof fabric, soft and light, easy to wash, dries quickly. Good air exchange qualities. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 100 g/m - windproof fabric, similar to the previous one, but more dense. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Weight 95 g/m - windproof fabric with a water-repellent coating. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 125 g/m - a fabric made from fine microfibers (only 0.06 mm in diameter). Thanks to this, the fabric has a soft and velvety surface, but at the same time quite durable. There is only white, for sublimation printing. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
3. For jackets and windbreakers
Density 95 g/m - dense durable fabric with polyurethane coating, which gives the fabric water-repellent properties. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 110 g/m - a fabric similar to the previous one, but more dense. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 105 g/m - matte fabric with a dense weave structure of fibers. Comes in all primary colors. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.
Density 125 g/m - one-sided satin weave fabric, wear-resistant. There is only white, for sublimation printing. 100% Polyester. Produced in Korea.

Over the past 50 years, the world of light industry has undergone tremendous changes. Synthetic materials have replaced traditional cotton and linen. In fact,

Surely, you know this feeling - after an intense workout, take off a cotton T-shirt. She stuck and does not want to leave your heated body in any way. In this case, cotton often does not withstand, and is torn either along the seam or along the fabric.

Let me tell you a little about the production technology of synthetic fabric. All synthetic fabric is made from petroleum. Due to processing, it turns into polyester fibers. Then, a thread of the required thickness and section is created from the fibers. The process is somewhat similar to a meat grinder - the fiber is subjected to high pressure and forced through the section in the unit.

After receiving all the necessary threads, the weaving process begins. Several types of threads are fed to the most complex machine, which in a special way, depending on the tasks of future clothing, interweaves them, and, if necessary, burns or presses functional and decorative elements.

Do you think the fabric is already ready to be sent to the cutting room? No, because we have at least three more technological processes ahead of us!

After the fabric is woven, it should be washed to remove any remaining fibers and cut threads. For this, a special washing apparatus is used, through which the fabric is rolled.

Sports fabric is called sports fabric because it is designed specifically for active sports. Its main features are moisture removal from the body and ventilation. Moisture removal occurs due to a special impregnation, in RK Sport, we use a fabric impregnated with ClimaCool, this fabric is excellent in business.

After impregnation, the fabric is ready for dyeing. The main activity of RK Sport is a sublimation, exclusive form, so most of the fabric in our warehouse is white.

There are three types of fabrics on the market: natural, synthetic, mixed (a mixture of natural and synthetic threads). These fabrics differ in structure, density and functional features.

Let's dwell on the four main fabrics used for tailoring sportswear.

  1. False mesh.

False mesh (Eng. Engineered mesh) is the most popular fabric used in the production of sports uniforms. Fully synthetic, made of polyester. Thanks to its technological features, it is easily sublimated (the fabric is dyed through with special paper. It is highly wear-resistant, the applications do not fade or wash out. Specially designed for athletes, the fabric removes moisture and provides optimal body ventilation. To improve the athletic properties of the product, the fabric is treated with a special impregnation.

In addition, this fabric is hypoallergenic, which makes it possible to use it without a doubt for children.

We use different densities of false mesh to make football, hockey, basketball and volleyball uniforms.

  1. elastic

Elastic, better known in the vastness of Russia as Adidas, is a dense elastic fabric, smooth on the outside, but reminiscent of fleece on the inside. The fabric is also suitable for sublimation. The fabric retains heat, which makes it suitable for use in the autumn-spring period. From such a fabric, the company RK Sport produces.

  1. Duspo

Lightweight "windproof" fabric, polyester composition. This fabric is used to make ceremonial tracksuits and shorts. Such a fabric is sometimes sometimes called "rustling", although high-quality Duspo does not rustle.

It happens with and without impregnation. For comfortable wear, products always come with a lining.

  1. Footer
    The only natural fabric on our list. The footer is 100% cotton, although sometimes suppliers have a footer with a polyester outer layer. There are two types of footer - “two-thread”, i.e., fabric woven from two threads, and “three-thread”, woven from three threads. The 2-strand fabric is thinner, with a soft fleece-like lining, the 2-strand fabric is thicker and denser, making it suitable for use in the cold season.
    Natural fabrics are unsuitable for sublimation, so the pattern is applied in three ways - embroidery on fabrics, embroidery on overhead products (stripes, chevrons) and silk-screen printing. Our recommendation is embroidery on fabric, such application will not lose its marketable appearance and will not interfere with operation.