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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.

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Close-up of grey 3D spacer mesh with hexagonal holes and visible depth
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (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 (fabric recorded in the project: Dry Fit Lycra + 3D Mesh)

Project example: Magnetic Detachable Balaclava with Removable 3D Mesh Project (fabric recorded in the project: Dry Fit Lycra 240 GSM+ 3D Mesh)

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