Choosing the Right Polyester: Filament vs. Staple for Athletic Apparel
When a customer tells me they want a polyester sportswear fabric, I always ask one question first: filament or staple? Most buyers have never considered the distinction, yet it decides the entire character of the garment, its hand feel, its durability, its pilling tendency, and its price. After two decades in this industry, I can trace most quality complaints back to a fiber-selection decision made before a single meter was knitted.
