--- title: "3D Spacer Mesh | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "Two knitted faces held apart by upright yarns, giving a thick, springy mesh that air flows through. It is used for the ventilated mouth and nose panels…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/3d-spacer-mesh/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-09T02:05:39+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/maille-3d-spacer.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/3d-abstandsgewirke.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/malla-3d-spacer.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester # 3D Spacer Mesh Two knitted faces held apart by upright yarns, giving a thick, springy mesh that air flows through. It is used for the ventilated mouth and nose panels of motorcycle and sports balaclavas, cap panels and light padding. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All performance fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/performance-fabrics/) Updated 9 October 2026 ![Close-up of grey 3D spacer mesh with hexagonal holes and visible depth](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/3d-spacer-mesh-grey-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Cut edge of a grey 3D spacer mesh showing two faces joined by upright yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/3d-spacer-mesh-grey-swatch-300x200.webp) Cut edge: two knitted faces held apart by upright spacer yarns.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/3d-spacer-mesh-grey-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** 3D spacer mesh **Knit** Double-needle-bar knit (spacer fabric): two faces joined by pile yarns **Usual composition** Usually polyester; some versions use nylon or add elastane. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Thick, springy and airy **Season** All year **Warmth** Moderate **Breathability** Very high **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** High **Softness** Moderate **Durability** Very high General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** In our polyester range for printed and plain products Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Test first - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Test first - Rubber (PVC) patch Test first - Leather-style patch Not suitable Spacer mesh is usually a panel; the branding goes on the solid fabric next to it. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. Project example: [Custom Breathable Balaclava Project](https://mrbalaclava.com/portfolio/custom-breathable-balaclava-project/) (fabric recorded in the project: Dry Fit Lycra + 3D Mesh) Project example: [Magnetic Detachable Balaclava with Removable 3D Mesh Project](https://mrbalaclava.com/portfolio/magnetic-detachable-balaclava-project/) (fabric recorded in the project: Dry Fit Lycra 240 GSM+ 3D Mesh) [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. Browse the collection - [Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/) - [Sports Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sports-balaclavas/) - [Sublimated Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/) - [Cartoon Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/cartoon-balaclavas/) - [Funny Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/funny-balaclavas/) - [Scary Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/sublimated/scary-balaclavas/) - [Custom Caps & Hats](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/caps-hats/) - [Ski Accessories](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-accessories/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom ski wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/ski-wear/) - [Custom caps & hats](https://mrbalaclava.com/caps-hats/) Journal ## Read more about this fabric - [Product Guides & ComparisonsOne-Hole, Two-Hole, Three-Hole or Open Face? Balaclava Openings ExplainedBalaclava face openings explained: one-hole, two-hole, three-hole and open face compared for breathing, goggles, glasses, helmets, fabrics and uses.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/balaclava-face-openings/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Close-up of white knitted polyester mesh with regular open holes](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-mesh-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Mesh](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-mesh/) An open knit with clearly visible holes that lets air straight through. It is used for vents and… - ![Close-up of black polyester-spandex stretch jersey with a soft sheen](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-elastane-stretch-jersey-black-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester/Spandex Stretch Jersey (SHY Series)](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-elastane-stretch-jersey/) Our SHY series stretch jersey: 88% polyester and 12% spandex, knitted for four-way stretch and recovery. Close-fitting, smooth,… - ![Close-up of white polyester single jersey with fine knitted stitch columns](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-jersey-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Jersey](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-jersey/) A light single-knit polyester with a smooth face. It dries fast, takes sublimation in full colour and is… - ![Close-up of sky-blue bird's-eye mesh with tiny eyelets in a diagonal pattern](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/birds-eye-mesh-sky-blue-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Bird’s-Eye Mesh](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/birds-eye-mesh/) A polyester knit with a pattern of tiny holes, named after its bird’s-eye look. It lets air through…