Manufacturing Programme

Raschel Warp-Knit Fabric Manufacturer

Fersan Tekstil is a vertically integrated polyester knitted fabric manufacturer in Çorlu, Türkiye, running a separate warp-knitting park of 9 Raschel machines alongside its circular-knit line — ~750 tonnes a month in total since 1982.

Raschel Warp-Knit
Raschel Warp-Knit
  • Weight window60–260 g/m²
  • CertificatesOEKO-TEX® · ISO
  • IncotermsEXW · FOB · DAP

Let us start with an honest distinction: Raschel is not a variant of weft (circular) knitting but a separate technology. In warp knitting the yarns loop vertically along the fabric length, and the result is a structure that does not ladder, does not unravel when cut and does not curl at the edge. That stability is what makes open-pore fabrics — tulle, mesh, eyelet, jacquard and elastane power net — safe to manufacture. Our Raschel park runs this work at roughly 6 tonnes a day.

We produce for a buyer range stretching from curtain and tulle confectioners to sports and shapewear makers, across Western Europe, Russia and the CIS, and routinely produce to the test standards of European sports and apparel brands. The ordering terms below are the same figures we quote.

Structures we knit on our Raschel machines

Athletic Mesh (Raschel)

Athletic mesh (warp knit)

110–170 g/m²

In this application
Warp-knit athletic mesh: pairs high airflow with a ladder-free, curl-free structure.
Composition
100% polyester (PES); elastane-free mechanical give. A ~88–92% PES / 8–12% elastane variant can be knitted for light recovery when needed.

Tulle / Fine Net

Tulle / fine net

60–110 g/m²

In this application
Very light, sheer tulle with even pores — the base of curtains, linings and decorative layers.
Composition
100% polyester (PES); knitted from fine filament yarn, with no elastane for stretch (an optional elastane variant is a separate construction).

Eyelet Raschel

Eyelet warp knit

130–200 g/m²

In this application
A raised, breathable eyelet surface; the structured mid-weight panel and top window.
Composition
100% polyester (PES); mechanical give. An elastane variant can be knitted when fit and recovery are required.

Raschel Jacquard

Raschel jacquard

150–260 g/m²

In this application
The pattern is knitted in, not printed — the structured face of curtains and decorative home textiles.
Composition
100% polyester (PES); matt or bright filament by warp-yarn quality, with a recycled (rPET) variant also possible.

Power Net (Elastane Raschel)

Power net (elastane warp knit)

150–240 g/m²

In this application
A support net stretching 4-way with strong recovery — the inner panel of shapewear and swimwear.
Composition
Polyester-based: ~72–82% polyester / 18–28% elastane (spandex); the elastane ratio is tuned to the support level.

Weight windows come from catalogue data; final specs are confirmed on a sample.

Ordering & Sampling

Minimum order (MOQ)500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric
Lead timeTypically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch
SamplingSampling begins after a short technical consultation
Response timeQuotation requests answered within 2 business days
Delivery termsEXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation
Capacity~750 t/month knitting + dyeing at the Çorlu mill (since 1982)

Figures are typical ranges; exact terms are confirmed with your quotation.

Your fabric development partner

In warp knitting, development starts with the machine set-up: the pore layout, the jacquard pattern and the elastane share that sets a power net’s support level are built around your project; colours are approved via lab-dip, and dimensional stability and stretch-recovery are test-reported per order. Quotation requests are answered within 2 business days.

Applications: Home Textile Fabrics · Sportswear Fabrics

Related calculators: Warp / beam yarn calculator · Fabric weight calculator: construction to estimated GSM · Container Loading Calculator — 20' · 40' · 40' HC (estimated)

Related guides: Tricot or Raschel? A Warp-Knit Selection Guide · The Weight Map: Which Knit Goes Where, from 80 to 400 g/m²

The link pre-fills the quote form with the fabrics on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What is your minimum order (MOQ) for Raschel fabric?

We work with 500–1,000 kg per colour; for jacquard patterns the exact figure is confirmed per design with your quotation, since a machine set-up is required.

What are your lead time and delivery terms?

For standard structures, typical lead time is 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch; for a new jacquard design the set-up is stated with the lead time in the quotation. We ship EXW, FOB or DAP; quotation requests are answered within 2 business days.

What is the difference between warp and circular (weft) knitting?

In weft knitting a single yarn travels across the width forming loops; in warp knitting hundreds of warp yarns are fed from a beam and each knits its own loop vertically. That is why warp knits do not ladder, do not unravel at cut edges and stay more dimensionally stable — the right technology for open structures like mesh and tulle.

Can we run our own jacquard design?

Yes — the jacquard mechanism knits the pattern straight into the ground; it is not a print. Your motif is set up on the machine and approved on a sample. Because a pattern set-up is involved, jacquard work is planned with a minimum production run.

Do Raschel mesh and tulle unravel in cutting or use?

No — since warp-knit loops interlock vertically, the structure does not ladder, holes do not grow and edges do not curl. In garment making that means easier cut-and-sew than weft-knit mesh, and pores that keep their shape in use.

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