Introduction Jersey is a multi-functional and versatile textile; it has many qualities that make it a great fabric for everyday use. Characterized by its considerable stretchiness, softness, and close-knit, the jersey is a popular fabric for underwear, T-shirts, activewear, as well as home bedding. Jersey is highly absorbent, and very breathable despite its close-knit structure, so again a great choice for any fabrics close to the skin. How Is Jersey Fabric Made? Jersey has its origins in the Channel Islands when knitters made the fabric exclusively with wool. Today, however, cotton is the most common jersey material, and this fabric often contains synthetic fibers. The manufacturing process used to make jersey fabric varies considerably depending on the types of fibers it contains. Jersey made from wool, for example, is derived from the coats of sheep, goats, or other animal species. Cotton jersey, on the other hand, begins its life as the fluffy coverings of seed pods of cotton plants. Synthetic jersey fabric is created by combining various chemicals to produce the fabric. Once the fibers have been chosen, the process is universally the same. Cotton, wool, or synthetic yarn is loaded into an automated knitting machine. The machine then twists and combines yarn to create the distinctive, close-knit structure of jersey fabric. The right side of jersey knit fabric is smooth with a slight single rib knit, while the backside of the jersey is piled with loops. Yarn for jersey may be dyed prior to the knitting process or added once the fabric is finished. Finishing treatments such as flame retardants may then be added at the end of the process if required. Advantages of Jersey Fabric? Jersey fabric’s soft and lightweight properties make it a popular choice for comfortable, casual, lightweight garments like T-shirts and underwear. Due to its knitted structure, it is very stretchy, which makes it a great choice for items that require movement. Athletic wear such as athletic shirts, tank tops, and shorts feature jersey knits with varying percentages of natural and synthetic fibers. For example, spandex is often incorporated to create stretch jerseys for activewear. Cotton jersey is a very absorbent and breathable fiber, also useful for active and everyday wear. Jersey's ability to drape depends on the fiber composition of the fabric used. Jerseys using viscose or silk have a much smoother drape than cotton-jersey fabric, which tends to have more structure. This fabric is used mainly in the manufacture of apparel with one notable non-apparel exception being bedding. Due to its tight-knit softness, textile manufacturers commonly use jersey fabric to make bed sheets, pillowcases, and even blankets. Disadvantages of Jersey Fabric? The disadvantages of jersey fabric depend on the types of fibers it contains. From an environmental standpoint, a jersey made from synthetic fibers has a devastating impact on the environment. Producing polyester and rayon involves the use of toxic chemicals that end up contaminating aquatic systems even when handled properly. During its life cycle, it releases toxic microfibers with each wash and is non-biodegradable at the end of its life, so completely unsustainable as a fabric. On the other hand, a jersey made from cotton has the potential to be sustainable if it is cultivated without the use of pesticides. As well as wool, cotton is also biodegradable. From a design point of view, a cotton jersey has a tendency to shrink, so pre-wash your fabrics before sewing with them. Since it is lightweight, it is not very durable or insulative, but it is ideal as a base layer worn beneath thicker and more durable clothing. Where is Jersey Fabric Made and Sources? China now produces the majority of the world's jersey and is the largest exporter of cotton and synthetic jersey. Australia is the largest producer of wool jersey. One of our sustainable jersey sources is a company called New Hemp, from Shaoxing, Zhejiang China. Our lyocell/cotton jersey is sourced from I.T.J.V Comercio Texteis, LDA in Portugal. Our organic cotton jersey comes from Yagi & Co., LTD, Osaka, Japan. Jersey Fabrics from our Showroom Reactive Dyed EcoCosy®/Sorona® Jersey Weave with Performance Stretch
Content: Polyester (Sorona®) 28%, Rayon 72% Fabric Type: Knit Weave: Jersey Season: Capsule Washing: Hand wash Drying: Line Dry Flat Ironing: Medium Temperature Bleaching: Do Not Chlorine Other Washing Instructions: Wash colors separately Width: 170 cm Weight: 190 g/s'm Country: China
Lyocell/ Cotton/ Elastane Jersey Knit
Content: Jersey 65% Lyocell 31% Cotton 4% Elastane Certifications: Oeko-Tex Class 1 Fabric Type: Knit Weave: Jersey Washing: Machine wash gentle cycle Washing Temperature: Cold Drying: Line Dry Ironing: Medium Temperature Bleaching: Do Not Chlorine Other Washing Instructions: Wash colors separately Width: 170 cm Weight: 180 g/s'm Country: Portugal
Supima Cotton Jersey Knit
Content: Cotton SUPIMA® 100% Certifications: Oeko-Tex Class 1 Fabric Type: Knit Weave: Jersey Washing: Machine wash gentle cycle Washing Temperature: Cold Drying: Line Dry Ironing: Medium Temperature Bleaching: Do Not Chlorine Other Washing Instructions: Wash colors separately Width: 158 cm Weight: 153 g/s'm Country: Portugal