POLYAMIDE (Nylon) and POLYESTER LEGGINGS:​

Polyamide ( Nylon ) vs Polyester

The main factor that determines the quality of Polyester and Polyamide fabrics and fitness wear products such as Leggings and Sports Bras manufactured using these fabrics is the finishing process applied to that fabric, not the fabric you use. So what does this mean?

The finishing processes applied determine the quality of Polyester and Polyamide (nylon) fabric. In other words, it is not what the fabric is, but how it is produced.

'' There is no difference between Polyamide (Nylon) and Polyester fabrics thanks to the developing fabric production technologies.  The new generation polyester fabrics developed by Conbello Textile R&D Department have much superior properties and comfort in terms of durability, softness and flexibility compared to polyamide fabrics. The disadvantages of polyamide (Nylon) fabrics during active sports are that they can absorb sweat from the skin quickly due to their lack of breathability, but they cannot throw it out of the fabric at the same speed. This causes leggings and sports bras to remain wet with increased sweating during sports. These comfort-reducing properties of clothes made of polyamide fabric are much higher in the so-called seamless clothes (but with seams in many areas) due to the knitting technique.''

The tendency of leggings produced with seamless production technique to constantly go down and the tendency of sports bras to constantly go up is a separate article.

'' Conbello Textile develops and produces its own technical fabrics. What is important for fitness clothing products is not whether the fabric is polyester or polyamide (nylon), but the finishing process applied to the polyester or polyamide fabric produced and the production technique of the fabric. ''

'' The quality of Polyamide (Nylon) and Polyester fabrics is completely closed thanks to the developing technology. For example, Polyester fabric has become softer than Polyamide fabric ''

Polyamide vs polyester fabric :  The quality of polyester and polyamide (nylon) fabrics is entirely dependent on the quality process used to produce the fabric. In other words, if polyester or polyamide fabrics are produced using high quality finishing processes, both fabrics will be of the same quality. However, it is important to remember that polyester fabrics are more breathable than polyamide (nylon) fabrics. Polyamide fabrics take longer to wick perspiration away from the skin than polyester fabrics.

Polyamide (Nylon) and Polyester are fully synthetic fabrics. Conbello Textile also manufactures high quality fabrics equipped with more advanced features and combined with natural fabrics. Follow the links below

The quality of a fabric is not determined by what fabric it is, but by the quality of the production technology in the manufacture of all fabrics, including cotton, polyester, polyamide (nylon), viscose, bamboo.

If you do not have deep technical knowledge about the production of Polyester and Polyamide fabrics, you will make a wrong decision about both fabrics due to misinformation. For example, polyester fabrics are said to have a tendency to pilling. In fact, this is just a misconception stemming from a lack of technical knowledge. As we mentioned above about the production of fabrics, pilling or pilling prevention is completely determined by the finishing process applied in the fabric production process. If an anti-pilling treatment is applied to any fabric, pilling will not occur in that fabric.

The most common frauds in fitness clothing manufactured with polyester or polyamide fabric can be considered as not applying any finishing treatment to the fabric, keeping the fabric weight low and reducing the elastane in the fabric content. After all, the reason for the cheap prices of products such as leggings and sports bras produced using polyester or nylon fabric is these fabric frauds. The result is a leggings and sports bra that is cheap to manufacture but can be worn a few times and thrown away. Of course, it may also be in a condition that cannot be worn at all. The molds of gym wear products, which are produced with cheap and poor quality workmanship, are processed carelessly. For this reason, leggings or sports bras will give the impression of a general unfit on the wearer.

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First of all, let's say right away, we will not talk about the chemical analysis of both fabric types. This is not our current topic anyway.
When we start to write about the best Leggings fabrics, we think that it is necessary to briefly summarize another subject that is as important as the fabric. So what is this? Of course, it's the elastane in the fabric.
Whether you use Polyester fabric or Polyamide fabric for leggings, if your elastane (Spandex) quality and ratio in the fabric is not suitable, it is not possible to obtain a quality Leggings. Yes, this topic seems like it will take a long time. Then it will be necessary to examine this important issue in detail under another heading.

Polyamide and polyester leggings are very common in terms of fabric quality. The mix of materials you choose is of course very important. Of course, it is valid if the type of fabric on the Leggings label you use is written correctly. Nobody wants a Leggings that starts to deteriorate in a short time, wear and tear. You may want to wear Leggings made of different materials for a hard and challenging sport or for walking on the road.

You need to get a basic idea about the technical characteristics of both fabrics. You need to clarify which fabric type is more suitable for the future of your brand.

What you read is not the answers you are looking for when it comes to starting or growing a fitness clothing brand. You should know the damage that the slightest mistake or intentional fraud can cause to your sportswear brand.

If you want to start or seriously grow your clothing brand, what do you absolutely need to know? Here is information you won't find anywhere else. Is gym wear a good business ?

Important note: As Conbello Textile, we do not use articles and blog posts with artificial intelligence, which has become very popular recently. As a result, you will understand that AI cannot produce any of our technical articles and blog posts.

How we produce high quality tights and sports bras or any sportswear from polyester and polyamide fabric.?  Basic 7 items of Conbello Textile manufacturing protocols.

1. How to select high quality polyester and polyamide fabrics: Using high-quality polyester and polyamide fabrics is indispensable for the manufacture of fitness wear such as high-quality leggings and sports bras. Color fastness and finishing applications of durable, flexible and comfortable high-quality polyester and polyamide fabrics must be completed. Conbello Textile works in strict accordance with all technical application protocols starting from the first item. Starting with a cheap and poor quality fabric means that all the gunpowder is finished in the first step.

2. How to prepare the fabric for cutting: Before cutting the fabric, it should definitely be rested on the cutting table and open for 1 day. In the cheap and poor quality manufacturing system, this resting process is not done. Because the main purpose is to produce as much and cheap fitness clothing as possible. After the fitness wear product is produced, it must be pre-washed and dried during production so that it does not shrink in the first wash. This will prevent the leggings from shrinking or losing their shape after the first wash.

3. How to cut the fabric: In order to fit the pattern of the leggings or any fitness clothing, attention should be paid to the vein line and stretching direction of the fabric. This most basic protocol, which seems simple, is unfortunately often overlooked in the rapid production system.

4. How to sew the leggings: In order to sew leggings, sports bra or fitness clothing perfectly, careful attention should be paid to seam allowances and seam length. Otherwise, when the leggings are stretched, bursting of the seams will be an inevitable result. As Conbello Textile, we also use special threads and needles in the sewing process of synthetic fabrics containing high elastane (polyester, polyamide, etc.).

5. How to add embellishments: If desired, embellishments such as pockets, zippers or decorative stitches should be added to leggings or sports bras with meticulous workmanship.

6. How to quality control the leggings: Strict adherence to high quality protocols such as loose threads, uneven seams or incorrect sizing in leggings or sports bras should be followed. Unfortunately, you can't expect these features from a cheap and therefore poor quality fitness outfit.

7. How to package and label the leggings: All prices should include woven fabric labels / transfer printing labels and washing instruction labels of the products. All products must be delivered in their own special transparent and reusable adhesive packaging. Before sending to the country where the customer is located, a size information label should be attached to each leggings or sports bra packaging in a way that can be seen easily.

By the way, click the link below to get information about the chemical poison and BPA-free fitness clothing manufacturing developed by Conbello Textile R&D department.

BPA-free clothing. BPA-free sportswear

Can fitness clothes be produced without chemical poisons and BPA?.

Conbello Textile manufactures BPA-free fitness clothes in two different types, thanks to the high technology developed by its R&D department.

Common mistakes in the manufacturing of leggings and sports bras made of polyester and polyamide fabrics with high elastane content. Conbello Textile manufacturing protocol:

A high proportion of elastane is added to polyester and polyamide fabrics to maximize the stretching capacity. However, as the elastane ratio increases, the meticulous workmanship experience in high quality leggings, sports bras and fitness wear and the choice of materials to be used in sewing increase at an incredible level. This is exactly the technical issue that we, as Conbello Textile, focus on very often and seriously and specify to our customers. You can't expect high quality in cheap and poor quality leggings, sports bras or fitness wear. Because the main purpose in cheap clothing is to produce sportswear as fast and in large quantities as possible. That's what we call ready-to-wear. It has nothing to do with special fitness wear. They simply apply your brand logo to already designed leggings, sports bras, t-shirts, hoodies or sportswear. This manufacturing system has nothing to do with high-quality fitness wear. This manufacturing system is simply called disposable, promotional clothing. 

A )  Inadequate Stretch Recovery and inconsistent tension : Elastane is a highly stretchable fiber that helps leggings and sports bras fit snugly and comfortably. However, if the fabric is not knitted properly, the spandex will NOT regain enough stretch. This means that the garment (leggings or sports bra) loses its shape over time and its general stance deteriorates. Conbello Textile manufactures making sure the fabric is tested for stretchability before using it to make leggings and sports bras.

In order to achieve the desired stretch and recovery properties, it is important to maintain consistent tension throughout the manufacturing process. If the tension is not consistent, the garment may have areas that are too tight or too loose, which can affect both comfort and performance.

B. Insufficient experience and bad sewing: As Conbello Textile, we use state-of-the-art machinery and equipment at all stages of production. But in the end, these high-tech machines are driven by humans. For this reason, our expert staff with high knowledge and experience is the element that gets the job done. Let's explain briefly. Stitching is critical to ensure the garment stays together and maintains its shape during wear. Bad stitching will cause split stitches or holes that form over time.

C ) Poor Quality Control: As Conbello Textile, we apply quality control protocols at all stages from design to the final completion of production. It's essential to have strict quality control measures in place when manufacturing leggings and sports bras. This includes ensuring that the fabric has the appropriate amount of stretch, that seams are properly sewn, and that there are no defects or holes in the fabric. Failure to pay due attention to quality control can cause the product to not fit properly, resist wear and tear, or even break down after a few uses. Maybe we mention it too often, but you can't expect high quality from a cheap fitness wear or a jacket that will protect you from the cold in winter outside.

In addition to these, choosing the right size is another issue that we attach great importance to in our quality control protocols: Size selection is very important in tights and sports bras to ensure a comfortable and supportive fit. If the size is wrong, the garment may be too tight or too loose, causing discomfort and poor performance.

D ) Bad Fit: Leggings and sports bras should fit snugly, but we also don't want them to be too tight or restrictive. If the garment is too small or too large, it will not perform as intended and the wearer may experience discomfort or friction. In the meantime, we have been successfully using our high quality fabrics with a light peach-feather touch in leggings and sports bras.

E ) Incorrect dyeing technique, cheap dye usage and insufficient dyeing experience in synthetic fabrics: The dyeing of polyester and polyamide fabrics is a more difficult process than cotton fabrics. Improper dyeing techniques can cause uneven coloring or fading. As Conbello Textile, we use fabrics with color fastness and color fixation finishing applications to ensure that the colors are vivid and long lasting. Of course, this does not mean that we dye all fabrics before manufacturing. Because it is a very expensive process to dye polyester-polyamide fabrics according to the desired pantone color code, especially in low order quantities of 150-200 pieces. In low order quantities, if we do not have the exact color tone our customers want, we use the closest color fabric. At worst, it's like a shade lighter or darker than the desired color.

F ) Lack of fabric moisture system: Synthetic fabrics such as polyester and polyamide can trap moisture that can be uncomfortable during exercise. You cannot expect a cheap and ultimately poor quality polyester or polyamide fabric to quickly expel the sweat accumulated on the skin during sports. If you have an allergen body, you will soon realize that the leggings or sports bra you are already wearing are manufactured using a cheap and poor quality fabric. As Conbello Textile, we use technical fabrics produced with high technology in our fitness clothing production. It quickly expels and evaporates the moisture formed during sports and the sweat on the skin. So you can enjoy a high-quality leggings and sports bra that stays dry.

LEGGINGS MADE WITH POLYAMIDE OR POLYESTER FABRIC:
First of all, it should be noted that both nylon and polyamide actually refer to the same type of fabric.

Please click on the picture below to watch our short video to give you an idea.

WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF POLYAMIDE FABRIC LEGGINGS?

Extremely elastic. So is this really true? Actually not. If the spandex ratio in the fabric is high, it will be flexible. Do not trust the ones that are widely circulated on the Internet and written without much technical knowledge.
It is stain resistant and heat resistant.
It is wear resistant, flexible and durable.
It is easy to clean.
It absorbs moisture and sweats quickly.

Leggings manufactured with polyamide fabric and their negative features:
It has a shiny appearance.
It is not a recyclable, environmentally friendly material.
The fabric color fades very easily under sunlight.

FEATURES OF POLYESTER LEGGINGS:

Polyester fabrics (Leggins in this regard) offer much higher resistance to wear and tear, water and damage than Polyamide fabric. In addition, polyester leggings have become very popular due to this outstanding stain resistance of the fabric.
Of course, remember that the flexibility of Leggins made with polyester or polyamide fabrics depends on the spandex ratio in the fabric. Polyester yarns are incredibly durable, strong and strong. As a result, they retain their natural shape for a very long time.

 
MAIN FEATURES OF POLYESTER LEGGINGS:

It is stain resistant and heat resistant.
It has low absorbency. Therefore, when you sweat, it quickly transfers the sweat to the fabric surface and keeps you dry.
It is resistant to fading and bleaching.
It is environmentally friendly.

IN CONCLUSION, COMPARISON OF POLYESTER AND POLYAMIDE LEGGINGS:

It is clear that polyester fabric is the better choice because of its hydrophobic properties. This is one of the most important reasons why polyester is preferred over Polyamide fabric. For the advantage of moisture (keeps your sweating under control) management.

Polyamide, on the other hand, has more water absorption compared to Polyester fabric. This means you may feel cooler if your Polyamide leggings get wet. Because the fabric will stay wet for much longer. However, when damp or wet, the Polyamide fabric inhibits breathability. The other fabric that prevents breathability when damp and wet is Cotton fabric.

MOISTURE and Sweat ABSORPTION CAPACITY:

Which leggings dries faster when you sweat a lot after a strenuous workout? In response to this, of course, there will be Polyester leggings. Polyester fabric throws water onto its surface to encourage faster evaporation. Unfortunately, polyamide fabric is among the fabrics that absorb water. Therefore, it will take much longer to dry after getting wet.
This is the main reason why we manufacture training, yoga and walking leggings using polyester fabric, not nylon.

ABOUT THE COLOR QUALITY OF THE FABRIC IN POLYESTER AND POLYAMIDE LEGGINGS:

Polyester leggings provide much clearer and higher quality color stability and precision. Because the dye used for the color dissolves in the fabric and becomes fully integrated with the fabric. Quick discoloration of polyamide leggings is a common complaint. The reason for this is that the polyamide fabric is not of high quality during dyeing and does not have color stability. In the leggings made by using a mixture of polyester and elastane, there is no immediate color fading as in the polyamide and elastane leggings.

ABOUT PRINTING SYSTEMS ON POLYESTER AND POLYAMIDE FABRIC LEGGINGS:

Polyester fabric is a superior choice in terms of withstanding high heat. This is why polyester leggings hold up prints much better than nylon. Especially, this detail is very important when you apply your brand logo using a printing system such as flexo.

ABOUT POLYESTER AND POLYAMIDE FABRIC SOFT FEEL:

In the past, Polyamide fabric had a softer touch than polyester fabric. But this is no longer valid. Thanks to the developing manufacturing technologies, Polyester fabric is produced as soft as Polyamide fabric.

DURABILITY :

Polyester fabric is stronger in pilling resistance. In addition, it has superior technical properties compared to Polyamide fabric in terms of general durability.

CONCLUSION :

About Polyester or Polyamide fabric Leggings, we recommend you to contact Conbello Textile to get the most suitable and highest quality product for your brand.  

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