United Kingdom
4.6/5 from 1600+ independent 3rd party reviews
Cottons, Silks, Jerseys, Recycled Poly-fabrics & more
Quantity, Wholesalers and Students
Sustainably & ethically made in London, UK, since 2002
You can take advantage of our wholesale prices or use our dropshipping service to sell without ever holding inventory. Plus, we offer discounts on all products which you can pass on to your customers.
Order unique products in bulk for your brand, and we'll offer an exclusive up to 40% discount.
We offer a 40% discount for UK students on custom fabric printing and more..
Tracksuit fabrics have special properties that make them ideal for working out and exercising. The tracksuit is a two-piece outfit, comprising of relaxed, loose fit bottoms and a zipped or pull-over jacket, worn for both protection from the outside elements and also to keep muscles warm during exercise. Tracksuit material is comfortable, easy to care for and normally moisture-wicking, drawing perspiration away from the body, allowing for a comfortable work out. However, there's a diverse range of tracksuit styles, designed to be worn in different climates and for different purposes. From insulating fleece tracksuits to waterproof tracksuits, they're all designed to help you perform better outdoors or during exercise. In saying this though, tracksuits are now part of everyday apparel, but they are still made using the same fabrics that made the tracksuit so popular.
Popular tracksuit materials include:
There are so many types of tracksuit fabrics, each with their own individual properties, but some of our most popular are:
The tracksuit was born out of the 60s 'space age' phase, where synthetic nylon fabrics were combined to create something worn primarily for sports. Because this garment is designed to be worn for exercise, the fabrics used are chosen for their various properties and characteristics. Every tracksuit fabric is manufactured in its own way and will have different surface texture, handle and weight. The fibres will be woven differently to create varying textures, constructs, and levels of transparency. Synthetic fabrics are created using chemical processes, whereas natural fabrics are made using all-natural yarns.
Typically, the fabrics used to make tracksuits will be knitted, as they provide awesome stretch allowing you to freely move about during exercise. Jersey, Scuba and Velour, for example, are all knitted textiles that have a generous give, making them ideal tracksuit materials. Materials that have a brushed surface or a fleecy pile are excellent thermal insulators, in that the pile traps air which warms up.
Printed tracksuit fabric is of course predominantly used for making tracksuits, however, they're also good lining fabrics for clothes, dresses, suits and curtains.
Because there are so many different choices when it comes to tracksuit fabric, there are also many properties associated with them. Here are just a few of our favourites:
Stretchy – fabrics such as Scuba have a built-in 4-way stretch, whereas velour, for example, has a stronger stretch in the weft, due to the different constructs. All of these materials, however, have a generous give and move with your body during exercise.
Insulating – tracksuit fabrics that have a short pile or napped surface texture help to retain heat and keep the body warm. The solid construction and tight, plain weave
Moisture Wicking – a key characteristic people want from their tracksuit material is that it can draw perspiration away from the body.
Breathable – it's important that a tracksuit is both warm but also breathable, so you don't overheat during exercise. Knitted fabrics with a mesh-like construction allow air to get in and cool the body down.
There are so many advantages of the various tracksuit fabrics, as this classic outfit has become part of mainstream, daily fashion. A crushed velour tracksuit is more of a style statement, whereas vintage loopback jersey has a classic look and feel for a more traditional tracksuit. Warm, breathable and comforting, printing on tracksuit material is the perfect choice for making your own athletic or loungewear.
