Performance Knit Fabric
Looking to sew your own activewear? At Wicked Fabrics, I've curated a selection of performance knit fabrics for making sportswear, activewear and garments designed for movement. Whether you're sewing leggings for your next workout, a sports top or adding mesh details to a handmade garment, choosing the right fabric can make a real difference to the finished result.
Our Performance Knit Fabric collection includes two categories:
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Sports Performance: Explore performance knits for sewing activewear such as leggings, bike shorts, sports tops and other garments designed for movement.
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Power Mesh: A versatile mesh knit suitable for panels, layering and added detail in activewear and other stretch garments, depending on the fabric's properties.
Choosing the right performance fabric
Performance fabrics can vary in stretch, recovery, weight, opacity and breathability. These details are particularly important when sewing fitted garments such as leggings and bike shorts, where the fabric needs to suit both the pattern and how the garment will be worn.
Before purchasing, check the individual product listing for fabric composition, stretch and care instructions. It's also worth checking your sewing pattern's requirements, as not every performance knit is suitable for every activewear project.
If you're unsure about the colour, feel or weight, ordering a swatch can help you assess the fabric before buying by the metre.
Browse our Performance Knit Fabric collection at Wicked Fabrics and find the right fabric for your next activewear sewing project.
