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Bird’s-Eye Mesh

A polyester knit with a pattern of tiny holes, named after its bird’s-eye look. It lets air through and dries fast, so it is used for sports balaclavas, cycling and running headwear and team kit printed by sublimation.

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Close-up of sky-blue bird's-eye mesh with tiny eyelets in a diagonal pattern
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
Bird’s-eye mesh
Knit
Weft knit with a small eyelet (bird’s-eye) structure
Usual composition
Usually 100% polyester.
Weight class
Lightweight
Feel
Light and dry to the touch, with a fine dotted texture
Season
Summer, All year
Warmth
Low
Breathability
Very high
Stretch
Moderate
Moisture management
Very high
Quick drying
Very high
Softness
Moderate
Durability
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.

  • Recycled version: ask with your quote

Options to ask for: Moisture-wicking finish · With spandex (stretch) (confirmed with your quote)

Decoration suitability
  • Embroidery Test first
  • Screen printing Test first
  • Sublimation printing Suitable
  • Heat transfer Test first
  • Woven label Suitable
  • Printed label Suitable
  • Silicone patch Test first
  • Rubber (PVC) patch Test first
  • Leather-style patch Not suitable

Sublimation keeps the holes open; screen prints and transfers sit on the surface and close them where they print. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production.

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