Nylon Sport Swatch (Solid)

Planning to sew leggings, bike shorts or your own activewear? Our Nylon Sport Swatch (Solid) lets you feel the fabric, check the colour and assess its stretch and coverage before purchasing by the metre.

Made from 88% nylon and 12% spandex, this performance knit features a semi gloss outer surface and a soft brushed backing. With approximately 300gsm of weight, four way stretch and good recovery, it's suited to garments that need flexibility, support and comfortable movement.

The fabric also has moisture wicking, breathable and quick drying properties, making it a practical option for activewear and other garments designed for movement.

Fabric Features:

  • Composition: 88% nylon, 12% spandex

  • Weight: Approximately 300gsm

  • Finish: Semi gloss outer surface with a soft brushed backing

  • Stretch: Four way stretch with strong recovery

  • Performance: Moisture wicking, breathable and quick drying

  • Colours: Available in a range of solid shades

Why order a swatch?

  • Feel the smooth outer surface and brushed backing.

  • Check the colour in your own lighting.

  • Assess the fabric's weight, stretch and coverage.

  • Get a better idea of how it moves and recovers.

  • Check that it suits your activewear pattern before purchasing a larger cut.

Nylon Sport is suited to leggings, bike shorts, sports tops, dancewear and other activewear garments where stretch and coverage matter.

Order your swatch to get to know the fabric before you start cutting and make a more informed choice for your next activewear project.