Description
| Item Name | Twill Thickened Mountaineering 4-Way Stretch Fabric |
| Specification | 75D+40D*150D+40D+300D (40D stands for spandex denier) |
| Weight | 270gsm |
| Composition | 92% Polyester + 8% Spandex |
| Weave Structure | Twill jacquard weave |
| Custom Development | Available — see our custom woven fabric development service |
| Price | Depends on the features and quantity you need. Contact us for a quick latest quote. |
| Available Finishing | High colorfastness dyeing, waterproof treatment, moisture-wicking & quick-dry, UV protection, Laminated, custom printing |
| Supply Type | Grey fabric in stock, ready for dyeing |
| Color Support | Custom colors available. MOQ: 1000 meters per solid color. Sample orders are accepted separately. |
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Twill Thickened Mountaineering 4-Way Stretch Fabric — Built for Trails and Commutes
Twill Thickened Mountaineering 4-Way Stretch Fabric is a heavy-weight shell fabric developed for outdoor gear that also has to look right in the city. A 270gsm twill jacquard body gives it the dense, firm hand of real mountaineering cloth, while 8% spandex adds the four-way stretch that technical trousers and softshell jackets need. The result is a fabric that handles abrasion on rock and pavement alike without turning stiff or shiny.
92/8 Polyester-Spandex Blend at 270gsm
Woven to the specification 75D+40D*150D+40D+300D (40D stands for spandex denier) and finished at 270gsm, Twill Thickened Mountaineering 4-Way Stretch Fabric sits in the heavy-weight band. The 92% polyester 8% spandex blend is what makes the weight wearable: the polyester carries the strength and colour, and the 40D spandex threads through both warp and weft to keep the fabric moving with the body.
At 270gsm the cloth has enough body to hold a clean silhouette on trousers and jacket fronts, so seams stay flat and pockets do not print through. It resists the see-through and limp feel of lighter stretch fabrics while staying far more comfortable than a coated shell.
Twill Jacquard Texture with a Clear Diagonal Ridge
The face is built on a twill jacquard structure, which lifts a visible diagonal ridge and a subtle pattern into the surface instead of the flat, uniform look of a plain weave mountaineering cloth. The texture reads as woven quality rather than printed effect, and it keeps its definition after washing and pressing.
Because the pattern comes from the weave itself and not from a coating or print, it survives abrasion, repeated laundering and finishing. That makes it a practical choice for brands that want a differentiated surface while keeping the production route simple.
300D Yarn for Abrasion Resistance and Anti-Pilling
A 300D yarn is worked into the weft, and that heavier yarn is the reason this fabric holds up where lighter shells fail. It thickens the cloth, anchors the weave against friction and greatly reduces pilling on high-wear areas such as knees, seat and pack contact points.
For waterproofing, the same tight twill surface takes a durable water repellent finish evenly. For warm-weather use it can be built with moisture-wicking quick-dry finishing instead, so the same base cloth covers both rain-shell and active-trail programmes.
Four-Way Stretch that Follows Every Movement
Spandex in both directions gives full four-way stretch: the fabric extends and recovers smoothly along warp and weft, so climbing steps, crouching and long sits do not pull the garment out of shape. Recovery is quick, which keeps trousers from bagging at the knee after a day of use.
Combined with the 270gsm weight, that stretch supports articulation panels, gussets and articulated knees without needing extra fabric layers — useful for hiking pants, cargo trousers and softshell jackets.
This fabric is part of our polyester four-way stretch fabric family — see the full spec range and mill-side manufacturing notes, or browse all fabrics in this series.
