Performance Wear

Performance fabrics are specialty textiles designed to work with an athlete’s body to provide things like temperature control, mold and mildew resistance, antibacterial qualities, and more. They are clothing made from modern fabrics explicitly designed for an activity, climate, movement, or temperature. These fabrics can repel fire and stretch in every direction; they don’t snag or wick moisture

Performance fabrics are used for things like:

• Sportswear

• Mountain Activities (ski jackets and more)

• Uniforms (military and business)

• Industrial applications

• Protective Gear

• In products like sleeping bags, RV covers, canopies, and more.

So what are performance fabrics made from? Well, they are produced from a variety of materials and include but are not limited to materials like:

• Polyester

• Acrylic

• Nylon

• Rayon

• Spandex

BACKING FOR PERFORMANCE WEAR:

Best stabilizers for performance wear fabrics are:

• No-show polymesh cutaway stabilizer (1.5 – 1.8 oz)

• Performance backing (2 – 3 oz)

Things to consider when embroidering on Performance wear!

• Properly hoop your item; you have to make sure it is naturally not stretched

• Use the correct hoop shape and size

• Use a ball point needle

• Choose carefully when picking backing and use at least two layers

• If you must use spray adhesive, less is more, and make sure you use a spray specifically for embroidery

• Consider your fabric when digitizing and do not rely only on program settings

• Use good designs from a digitizer with experience in the production of soft, supple designs with few trims