Athleisure: The Fabrics Behind the Trend

|Dynamic Knitfabs

Quick Answer

Athleisure blends sportswear comfort with everyday style. The fabric does most of the work.

Sportswear fabric

Athleisure garments are worn for workouts, travel and everyday life. They need to look good and feel comfortable all day.

What athleisure fabrics need

  • Stretch and recovery
  • Moisture management
  • Soft handfeel
  • Shape retention and low pilling

Common fabrics

  • Poly-Lycra and nylon-Lycra knits: for leggings and fitted tops
  • Interlock: smooth and stable for tees and dresses
  • French terry and fleece: for sweatshirts and joggers
  • Dri-fit knits: for active pieces

Prints

Sublimation printing on polyester gives vivid, wash-fast designs for activewear.

Explore sportswear fabrics and 4-way Lycra.

About the Author

The Dynamic Knitfabs Team

Dynamic Knitfabs Pvt. Ltd. is a family-run fabric manufacturer founded in 1990, with in-house knitting, weaving and sublimation printing in Surat and Noida, India. The company is led by Directors Rajeev Jain and Siddharth Jain and supplies fabric to 100+ international and Indian fashion brands.