Shaoxing Keqiao Maozan Textile Co., Ltd. is a knitted fabric manufacturer working from Keqiao, Shaoxing, with production, processing and raw material supply under one roof. As a Tencel-Modal Air-Layer Knit Fabric supplier, we build this quality on TENCEL™ and Modal regenerated cellulosic fibers combined with an air-layer knit structure: a plush, lightweight fabric with a soft, fine hand and enough body to drape cleanly instead of collapsing like a thin single jersey.
Our products serve apparel manufacturing, home textiles and garment accessories, and this quality sits in the comfort-driven, mid-to-high-end segment of that range — casual jackets, knit trousers, wide-leg pants, relaxed loungewear sets and light activewear.
TENCEL™ Modal Air-Layer: Structure and Hand
The air-layer construction links two knit faces through a connecting layer, so the fabric carries more substance than a comparable jersey while staying light on the body. The cellulosic face gives a smooth, silky touch, and the air-layer core supplies bulk and shape, which is why the fabric keeps a natural, quality-driven look rather than a flat, flimsy one.
- Soft, skin-friendly surface with a fine, dry-touch hand.
- Soft drape with shape retention, so garments hold their line through the day.
- Moisture control typical of Modal fibers, supporting a natural dry feel next to the skin.
- Modal fibers keep their softness through repeated washing — relevant for loungewear and knit trousers that are laundered often.
- Suitable base for piece dyeing, yarn dyeing and surface finishing without losing the plush hand.
Our Air-Layer Fabric Range
This quality sits inside our broader Air-Layer Fabric family. Each article is built for a different balance of hand, recovery and surface, so the range can be matched to a specific garment program rather than a single generic quality.
| Air-Layer Quality |
Fiber Direction |
Hand and Structure |
Typical Application Fit |
| Tencel-Modal Air-Layer Knit Fabric |
TENCEL™ and Modal cellulosic blend |
Plush, lightweight, fine hand; soft drape with support |
Casual jackets, knit pants, wide-leg trousers, loungewear sets, light activewear |
| Polyester-Viscose Air-Layer Knit Fabric |
Viscose with polyester for strength |
Softer, more matte surface; moderate body |
Tops, dresses, mid-weight loungewear |
| Polyester-Tencel Air-Layer Knit Fabric |
TENCEL™ with polyester |
Crisper recovery, quicker drying, firmer surface |
Sport-influenced casualwear, travel sets, structured tops |
| Slub Air-Layer Knit Fabric |
Slub yarn in the face |
Deliberately irregular surface with visible texture |
Washed-look tees, dresses, textured knitwear |
| Polyester-Spandex Air-Layer Knit Fabric |
Polyester with elastane |
Higher stretch and recovery, closer fit |
Fitted tops, leggings, light performance layers |
Application Fit Across Garment Categories
In jackets the fabric feels soft and comfortable against the body while keeping a clean silhouette; in trousers it drapes smoothly and naturally, which is why it suits mid-to-high-end casual clothing built around comfort and quality rather than performance compression.
- Knit pants and wide-leg trousers — drape and shape retention with a soft waistband-compatible hand.
- Relaxed loungewear sets — skin-friendly surface and washing durability.
- Casual jackets and overshirts — air-layer body gives structure without weight.
- Light activewear — comfort-first warm-up and recovery pieces where softness matters more than compression.
- Home textiles — throws and soft accessories where the plush face and drape are the main appeal.
Heavier garment shapes, structured tailoring and high-compression sportswear are better served by other qualities in our knit program than by a soft air-layer jersey.
Critical Specifications We Confirm for Each Order
Every bulk order is pinned to a confirmed specification sheet before knitting starts, so the sample you approve and the rolls you receive describe the same fabric.
| Parameter |
What We Confirm With You |
Why It Matters in the Garment |
| Fiber composition and yarn |
Cellulosic content, blend ratio, yarn count direction |
Drives hand, drape and the washing behavior of the finished piece |
| Weight and width |
Target GSM, usable width, tolerance band |
Sets cutting efficiency and the intended season of the garment |
| Stretch and recovery |
Elastane presence, stretch direction, growth after wear |
Determines whether the piece reads as a relaxed or a fitted style |
| Hand, drape and surface |
Reference sample, face and back character, slub or plain |
Controls the perceived quality of the finished garment |
| Colour |
Lab dip approval, colourfastness expectations, shade sorting |
Keeps panels within a set visually matched |
| Dimensional stability |
Shrinkage after laundering, relaxation before cutting |
Protects size consistency between production lots |
| Roll and packing format |
Roll length, tube or open width, marking requirements |
Feeds the cutting room and the receiving warehouse directly |
Customization, Sampling and Colour Development
We run flexible ODM and OEM programs, so a development can start from your reference garment, a swatch from another season, or our own article with adjustments to weight, width, surface and colour. Small-batch sampling is part of our normal workflow, which keeps development costs proportionate before a bulk commitment and makes quick re-orders for repeat programs straightforward.
- Weight and width adjustments within the air-layer construction.
- Plain, slub and structured face options across the range.
- Piece dyeing, yarn dyeing and custom shade matching to your reference.
- Finishing routes chosen to protect the soft hand: washing, softening, compacting and heat setting.
- Lab dips and development samples submitted for written approval before bulk knitting.
Quality Control and Acceptance
Quality management runs through the whole process rather than at the end of it. Inspection follows each production step, and finished rolls are checked against your confirmed requirements and international inspection standards using our in-house laboratory and testing equipment. OEKO-TEX certified fabric options are available for programs where restricted-substance compliance is a purchasing requirement.
- In-process inspection after knitting, dyeing, finishing and packing.
- Laboratory checks on weight, width, stretch, shrinkage and colour performance.
- Final inspection against the approved sample and your acceptance criteria.
- The cellulosic fibers themselves are certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Class I and carry the EU Ecolabel, with wood raw material sourced under FSC® or PEFC controlled or certified origins.
Information We Use to Configure Your Solution
A quote and a knit specification move quickly when the development brief carries the details below. Send what you have at the sampling stage; we will confirm the open points with you rather than guess at them.
- End-use garment, wear layer and the hand or drape you are targeting.
- Target weight, usable width and stretch or recovery expectations.
- Reference sample or swatch, including a photo of the face and back where possible.
- Colour reference, lab dip requirement and colourfastness expectations.
- Quantity per colour and per size range, plus re-order intent.
- Shrinkage, testing and certification requirements for the destination market.
- Roll length, packing format, labelling and shipping marks.
- Delivery schedule and the point at which you need approval samples.
Why Maozan Textile for Air-Layer Programs
We are based in Keqiao, Shaoxing, beside China Light & Textile Industry City, which gives us a complete industrial chain, established logistics and fast access to upstream and downstream resources. That proximity shortens the loop between a development request and a workable sample.
Our operating model is deliberately narrow: knitted textiles, refined process management, and flexible cooperation rather than volume expansion for its own sake. For buyers and plant teams that means a specialist counterpart who can hold a specification across repeat orders, answer technical questions directly, and respond to inquiries within 12 hours on weekdays.
Tencel-Modal Air-Layer Knit Fabric — Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Tencel-Modal air-layer different from a standard jersey?
The air-layer structure adds a connecting layer between two knit faces, so the fabric has more substance and support than a comparable jersey while staying lightweight. Combined with TENCEL™ and Modal fibers, the result is a plush, fine hand with soft drape and better shape retention — it does not read as flat or flimsy in the finished garment.
Which garments does this quality suit best?
Casual jackets and overshirts, knit pants and wide-leg trousers, relaxed loungewear sets and light activewear sets. It is a comfort-led quality aimed at mid-to-high-end casual clothing; highly structured tailoring and compression sportswear are better matched by other fabrics in our range.
Can you produce it to our target weight, width and colour?
Yes. We work from your target specification or reference sample and confirm weight, usable width, surface, colour and finishing before bulk production. Lab dips and development samples are submitted for approval first, and ODM/OEM programs are part of our standard service.
How do you control quality on a bulk order?
We apply full-process quality management: inspection after each production step, laboratory verification of weight, width, stretch, shrinkage and colour, and a final inspection of finished rolls against your requirements and international standards. OEKO-TEX certified fabric options are available where restricted-substance compliance is required.
How durable is the soft hand after repeated washing?
Modal fibers are known for retaining fabric softness across repeated laundering, and the air-layer construction is stable in normal domestic care. We confirm shrinkage and washing behavior during sampling so you can build care labeling on verified results rather than assumptions.
How do we start a development with you?
Send the end-use garment, target weight and width, colour reference and expected quantity per colour. We review the brief, confirm the open specification points, and prepare a sample plan and quotation around your production schedule. Inquiries are answered within 12 hours on weekdays.
