90 GSM Ultralight Fabric
The featherlight workhorse of garment construction. Nearly invisible in the hand, this is the fabric that lines every jacket, slips into every pocket, and packs into its own palm — the essential inner layer for performance outerwear.
What Is 90 GSM Fabric?
90 GSM fabric is an ultralight textile that serves as the invisible backbone of performance garments. At just 90 grams per square meter, it's light enough to disappear into a pocket yet strong enough to serve as the primary lining in jackets, pants, vests, and bags worn worldwide.
We manufacture 90 GSM in nylon taffeta, polyester taffeta, polyester tricot, and open-mesh constructions — each optimized for a specific lining role. Nylon taffeta for smooth jacket linings, tricot for skin-contact comfort, and mesh for ventilation zones.
Despite its weight, every meter meets ASTM D1424 tear strength minimums, colorfastness grade 4+ (AATCC 61), and dimensional stability standards — because a lining that fails ruins the entire garment.
Available 90 GSM Variants
Four constructions — each purpose-built for a specific lining or packable-shell role.
Where 90 GSM Fits
The lightest garment-grade weight — where fabric meets air.
Why 90 GSM Is Indispensable
The properties that make this ultralight weight the most-used fabric in garment manufacturing.
Near-Zero Weight
Adds less than 50 grams to a full jacket lining — virtually imperceptible to the wearer during activity.
Low-Friction Slide
Taffeta weave creates a smooth surface that lets outer garments glide over base layers without catching.
Extreme Packability
Compresses to near-nothing — a full jacket lining packs into the size of a tennis ball.
Moisture Wicking
Polyester variants wick sweat away from skin rapidly — critical for comfort in lined garments.
Print-Ready Surface
Polyester 90 GSM accepts sublimation beautifully — perfect for branded inner-waistband and lining prints.
Easy Cutting & Sewing
Light weight means faster cutting, less machine drag, and higher sewing speeds — reduces production cost.
Lowest Material Cost
The most affordable GSM in any fabric range — keeps per-garment cost minimal for high-volume production.
What It's Used For
90 GSM is the most versatile weight in sportswear — found in nearly every garment category as a lining or inner layer.
90 GSM vs. 150 GSM vs. 250 GSM
How ultralight compares to mid and heavy weights across the metrics that matter for lining and shell use.
| Property | 90 GSM | 150 GSM | 250 GSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Added (jacket) | ~40g Lightest | ~70g | ~120g Heaviest |
| Packability | Pocket-sized Best | Small pouch | Bulky Worst |
| Lining Durability | Adequate for linings | Good — resists snags Best | Excellent but overkill |
| Slide / Drape | Smooth, crisp Best Slide | Good slide | Heavier drape Heaviest |
| Wind Protection | Minimal — needs coating | Light wind block | Naturally wind-blocking Best |
| Moisture Wicking | Fast — thin fabric dries quickly Fastest | Good | Slower — more material to dry |
| Sublimation Quality | Excellent on polyester Best | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sewing Speed | Fastest — no drag Fastest | Fast | Slower — more resistance |
| Cost Per Meter | Lowest Cheapest | Moderate | Highest Priciest |
| Best For | Linings, packable Versatile | Light shells, trackwear | Heavy shells, puffers |
Honest Assessment
- Nearly weightless — adds almost nothing to finished garment weight
- Extremely low cost per meter — the most budget-friendly GSM available
- Smooth taffeta surface provides excellent garment slide and easy on/off
- Highly compressible — entire jacket lining packs into a fist
- Polyester variant sublimates beautifully for branded inner prints
- Fast cutting and sewing — reduces production time and labor cost
- Quick-drying — thin profile evaporates moisture almost instantly
- Available in recycled polyester (rPET) for sustainability claims
- Not durable enough for standalone outerwear — tears and abrades easily
- Zero wind protection without DWR coating or lamination
- Zero insulation value — provides no warmth on its own
- Prone to snags from zippers, Velcro, and rough seams if not enclosed
- Translucent — requires solid-color outer fabric to prevent show-through
- Limited to lining and inner-layer roles — not versatile for outer construction
Three Finish Levels
Even at 90 GSM, finish treatments dramatically change the fabric's performance in the garment.
Plain Finish
Untreated taffeta with a clean, crisp hand. The workhorse lining for jackets, pants, and bags where no special performance is needed — just smooth sliding, low weight, and low cost.
Sublimation Printed
Polyester 90 GSM printed with full-color designs via dye-sublimation. Used for branded jacket linings, inner-waistband logos, all-over patterns, and team identity inside the garment.
DWR Treated
Durable water repellent finish on 90 GSM nylon taffeta. Used for packable wind shells, stuff sacks, and emergency layers where water resistance is needed at minimal weight.
Make It Yours
Despite the light weight, 90 GSM offers extensive customization options for branded garment programs.
Fiber & Weave
Nylon taffeta, polyester taffeta, tricot knit, or open mesh — matched to lining role.
Color Range
Solid colors from stock or custom Pantone-matched dye lots for brand consistency.
Print Design
Sublimation all-over prints, logo placements, or repeating patterns (polyester only).
Finish Treatment
Plain, DWR coated, anti-static, or wicking finish — depending on end-use.
Recycled Option
rPET polyester made from post-consumer bottles — for sustainability-marketed garments.
Width & Roll
Standard 58/60" width or custom widths. Available in 100–200 meter roll lengths.
Ordering Process
From first contact to delivery — a streamlined 5-step process for bulk lining fabric orders.
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