Ultra-Lightweight Polyester Waffle Knit Fabric
XWT1523 is a 100 GSM polyester waffle knitted on a 50-gauge machine with ultra-fine yarn. The waffle pockets create a thin air layer, so it is light and semi-sheer without showing through, and it is lab-tested for moisture wicking.
| Item No. | XWT1523 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 100 GSM |
| Width | 148 cm |
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Fabric type | Waffle knit (50-gauge) |
| Yarn | Ultra-fine polyester yarn |
| Surface | Fine waffle with micro air pockets |
| Functions | Moisture-Wicking, Quick-Dry, Wicking Retained After Washing, Lightweight |
| Colors | Custom colors available through lab dips |
| MOQ | 150–400 kg per color (about 500–1,000 m per color) |
| Lead time | Dyed stock: ready to ship anytime. Greige in stock: 15–25 days. No greige in stock: 35–45 days |
Moisture Management, Tested Before and After Washing
XWT1523 was tested by Bureau Veritas for absorption and quick-drying performance. It passed every item on the original fabric and again after five home-laundering cycles.
- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas CPS (Guangzhou)
- Report No.: (9326)267-1610
- Issue date: September 30, 2026
- Test methods: GB/T 21655.1-2023, FZ/T 01071-2008
- Washing / conditioning: GB/T 8629-2017 4N, line dry, 5 cycles
| Test item | Requirement | Original | After 5 washes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water absorption rate | ≥ 80% | 242% | 252% | Pass |
| Drip diffusion time | ≤ 6 s | < 1.0 s | 2.1 s | Pass |
| Wicking height (warp / weft) | ≥ 80 mm | 182 / 189 mm | 174 / 169 mm | Pass |
| Drying rate | ≥ 0.20 g/h | 0.57 g/h | 0.43 g/h | Pass |
Results apply to the sample tested (901# Dark Grey, dye lot 260912059). Requirements are those specified for the test. The full report is available on request.
Applications
XWT1523 suits light outdoor sportswear and premium lounge base layers.
Base Layers
Lab-tested wicking at just 100 GSM makes very light next-to-skin base layers. Explore our base layer tops fabric solutions and long sleeve performance shirts fabric.
Light Outdoor Tops
Fast drying and a thin air layer suit light outdoor tops. Explore our hiking T-shirts fabric solutions.
Performance T-Shirts
Wicking that holds up after washing suits everyday training tees. Explore our performance T-shirts fabric and crew neck T-shirts fabric solutions.
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MOQ, Lead Time and Samples
MOQ
150–400 kg per color (about 500–1,000 m per color). For smaller orders, we offer flexible supply, so contact us with your quantity and we will find a workable option.
Lead time
Dyed stock: ready to ship anytime. Greige in stock: 15–25 days. No greige in stock: 35–45 days.
Samples
When the fabric is in stock, we can meet virtually every sampling request. A copy of the test report is available on request.