Quick Dry Sports Fabric

Overview

Quick Dry Sports Fabric is a high-performance synthetic textile engineered to move moisture away from the skin to the outer surface, where it evaporates rapidly. The fabric combines fine-denier filament yarns with a capillary channel structure and a moisture-management finish, enabling drying times roughly 40-50% faster than standard cotton or untreated polyester. It is manufactured for durability under repeated laundering and high-frequency use, making it suitable for both consumer activewear and institutional garment programs.

Key Features & Specifications

• Fabric weight: available from 110 to 220 gsm, with the 150-170 gsm range being the most requested for general activewear applications.
• Moisture-wicking rate: transports moisture with a drying speed of approximately 40-50% faster than cotton; wicking height typically 120-150 mm within 30 minutes under standard AATCC 197 testing.
• Breathability: measured air permeability of 800-1200 g/m2/24h moisture vapor transmission, supporting sustained ventilation during physical activity.
• UPF rating: UPF 40-50+ depending on color depth and construction, blocking over 97.5% of UV radiation and suitable for outdoor sportswear.
• Tensile strength: 350-450 N in the warp direction and 300-400 N in the weft direction, ensuring resistance to stress during dynamic movement.
• Tear strength: 25-35 N, providing durability for repeated flex and abrasion cycles.
• Dimensional stability: shrinkage controlled within 3% after five wash cycles at 40°C, meeting standard garment production tolerances.
• Operating temperature range: performs consistently between -10°C and 60°C, retaining hand-feel and elasticity across this window.

This fabric sits within our broader Moisture Wicking Fabric category, and buyers frequently pair it with Moisture Wicking Polyester Fabric for entry-level programs or Moisture Wicking Mesh Fabric for high-ventilation panel construction.

Material & Construction

The base composition is 88-100% polyester, with optional blends of 12-18% spandex where four-way stretch is required. The polyester is spun into fine-denier microfilament yarns (typically 75D/72F to 100D/144F), which increase surface area and accelerate capillary moisture transport. The standard construction is a warp-knit or circular-knit interlock, though a flat weave is available for structured applications.

A hydrophilic moisture-management finish is applied during dyeing to enhance wicking performance and maintain it through 30-plus wash cycles. For applications requiring additional properties, we offer variants such as Antibacterial Moisture Wicking Fabric, which incorporates a silver-ion or zinc-based antimicrobial treatment, and Moisture Wicking Stretch Fabric for garments demanding higher elastic recovery. Where a softer next-to-skin hand is prioritized, Moisture Wicking Jersey Fabric provides an alternative single-knit construction within the same performance family. No PVC or PFC-based coatings are used in the standard specification, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 compliant options are available on request.

Applications

• Sportswear & Activewear: running shirts, training tees, cycling jerseys, and compression base layers where rapid moisture transport and lightweight comfort are essential.
• Uniforms & Corporate Apparel: staff polos, service-industry shirts, and branded team apparel that must maintain a professional appearance while managing perspiration through long shifts.
• Team and league kits: football, basketball, and multi-sport uniforms produced for the Sportswear & Fitness Industry, benefiting from sublimation-ready surfaces and color retention.
• Fitness and gym wear: yoga tops, gym shorts, and studio apparel, often constructed with Moisture Wicking Mesh Fabric ventilation panels for targeted airflow.
• Outdoor and hiking apparel: sun-protective shirts leveraging the UPF 40-50+ rating for extended exposure.
• Institutional and workwear programs: garments for the Uniform & Corporate Apparel Industry, including healthcare, hospitality, and logistics uniforms requiring durability and dimensional stability across frequent industrial laundering.

Customization & Wholesale

Minimum order quantity for standard stock colors is 500 meters per color, while custom-dyed lots require a MOQ of 1,000 meters per color. Fabric is produced in standard widths of 150 cm and 160 cm, with custom widths available for large-volume contracts.

Customization options include custom Pantone color matching, all-over sublimation and screen printing, custom weight adjustment within the 110-220 gsm range, and functional finish selection such as antibacterial, anti-odor, or enhanced UV treatment. Full OEM and ODM services are supported, including private-label roll packaging, custom selvage branding, and made-to-specification technical development for buyers within the Sportswear & Fitness Industry and Uniform & Corporate Apparel Industry.

Standard lead time is 15-20 days for in-stock articles and 25-35 days for custom development orders, depending on quantity and finish complexity. We export worldwide under FOB, CIF, and EXW terms, with primary shipping through major Chinese ports, and provide pre-shipment quality inspection reports, lab test certificates, and full documentation support for international customs clearance. Sample yardage and swatch cards are available prior to bulk confirmation to verify color, hand-feel, and performance specifications.

Related Products & Applications

Quick Dry Sports Fabric belongs to our broader Moisture Wicking Fabric category, a family of high-performance textiles engineered to pull sweat away from the skin and accelerate evaporation. It shares core performance traits with several complementary materials in this range. For applications requiring durable everyday comfort, Moisture Wicking Polyester Fabric offers a reliable, cost-effective foundation, while Moisture Wicking Jersey Fabric delivers a softer hand feel and natural stretch for close-fitting garments. When breathability and ventilation are the priority, Moisture Wicking Mesh Fabric pairs well with Quick Dry Sports Fabric in panelled designs, allowing brands to combine rapid drying with targeted airflow across a single product.

These fabrics are widely used across Sportswear & Activewear, where fast moisture management keeps athletes dry during intense training, and Uniforms & Corporate Apparel, where all-day comfort supports employees working in warm or demanding environments. The versatility of the material makes it suitable for jerseys, base layers, team kits, staff shirts, and functional workwear.

As a result, Quick Dry Sports Fabric serves customers throughout the Sportswear & Fitness Industry, supplying brands, clubs, and manufacturers that demand consistent performance at scale. It is equally valued within the Uniform & Corporate Apparel Industry, where reliable quality and repeatable specifications are essential for large recurring orders.

We supply Quick Dry Sports Fabric on a wholesale basis with flexible customization to match your project. Full OEM and ODM services are available, including custom colours, weights, finishes, and printing. Our standard MOQ is 500 metres per specification, with typical lead times of 15 to 30 days depending on order volume and finishing requirements. Contact our team for samples, technical data sheets, and detailed quotations.