Surajmal Shobhachand supplies single jersey fabric by the metre and finished garments from India. We make T-shirts, polos, innerwear, nightwear and kidswear in cotton, blends and stretch qualities.
Single jersey repeats the knit stitch on every needle in every course.
Single jersey garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it in single jersey.
Request a similar style→Two single jersey fabric qualities
These catalogue examples each have their own composition and weight. We source other single jersey qualities to your brief.
Enquire about a similar jersey fabric
Name the discharge print or jacquard as a starting point, with the composition, finished GSM and metres required.
How to identify single jersey
Technical face
Vertical columns of loops, called wales, give the face its appearance.
Technical back
Rows of crowns give the reverse its horizontal texture.
Compare other constructions: rib, interlock, piqué and French terry.
Specifying single jersey on a tech pack
- Supply type and garment reference
- Specify fabric by the metre or finished garments. Include the style reference or tech pack.
- Fibre percentages
- List each fibre and its percentage, including any elastane.
- Finished GSM and tolerance
- Give the mass per unit area in g/m² and its tolerance, measured to ASTM D3776. Use the GSM calculator with a weighed fabric sample.[1]
- Usable width
- Give the usable width. ISO 22198 measures fabric width in a relaxed, tension-free state.[2]
- Yarn count and system
- Give the count with its units. Use the yarn count converter to convert the count.
- Machine gauge
- State the gauge in needles per inch of the needle bed.
- Stitch length
- State the length of yarn in each stitch.
- Wale and course counts
- Give the counts per unit length, measured to ASTM D8007.[3]
- Colour
- Give the colour reference for each style or fabric.
- Finish
- Specify the required finish and hand.
- Quantity
- Give metres for fabric or pieces per garment style.
- Test requirements
- Name the test methods and required limits.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for the jersey specification
| Test | Method | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric spirality[4] | ISO 16322-2 | Twist in knitted fabric after laundering. |
| Garment spirality[5] | ISO 16322-3 | Spirality or torque in the finished garment after domestic laundering. |
| Skew change[6] | AATCC TM179 | Change in fabric skew after home laundering. |
| Dimensional change[7] | AATCC TM135 | Length and width changes in fabric after home laundering. |
| Pilling[8] | ISO 12945-2 | Resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting by the modified Martindale method. |
| Visual grading[9] | ASTM D5430 | Fabric grading by visual inspection. |
Common questions about single jersey
Can I order single jersey fabric without garments?
Yes. Fabric-only orders are supplied by the metre.
Are the catalogue GSMs a T-shirt weight range?
No. Each weight belongs to the named quality. Jersey comes in different weights for different uses; yarn and fibre also affect its drape.
Is single jersey the same as cotton?
No. Jersey names the knit construction; cotton names the fibre. Specify the fibre content separately.
Can single jersey be made with Lycra?
Yes. We source LYCRA when you specify it. Include the required percentage in the brief; see elastane jersey.
What is the difference between single and double jersey?
Single jersey uses one set of needles. Double knits link two fabrics during knitting, making a heavier cloth. Rib is one double-knit construction.
What is the price of single jersey fabric?
We quote against your fabric specification and quantity. For a price enquiry, give the composition, finished GSM, usable width, finish and colour, with the metres required.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Planning a single jersey range?
Send the styles for your range, with colours and quantities for each. We reply within 24 hours.
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