What Is Travel Fabric? Everything You Need to Know About Travel Jersey
Clothing that drapes beautifully, feels comfortable and offers plenty of stretch? And hardly wrinkles at all? That's what makes travel jersey such a popular choice. Also known as travel fabric, this versatile material combines comfort, functionality and a refined appearance.
Japan TKY is known for its collections of women's clothing made from this distinctive fabric. But what exactly is travel fabric, what makes it so comfortable and why is it so popular?
In this guide, we explore everything you need to know about travel jersey, from its different qualities and benefits to the garments it is used for and how to care for it.
What Is Travel Jersey Fabric?
Travel jersey, also known as travel fabric, is a technically engineered jersey fabric. Our travel jersey is produced in Italy and is also known as Sensitive® Fabrics by Eurojersey. The fabric is made from fine polyamide yarns combined with elastane. This creates a smooth, flexible stretch fabric that feels comfortable against the skin, drapes beautifully and retains its shape.
One of the most distinctive characteristics of travel fabric is its wrinkle-resistant nature. Thanks to its technical composition, garments maintain a polished appearance throughout the day without needing to be ironed in between. Travel jersey also does not fray, which means garment edges can be left unfinished. This complements the clean, minimalist aesthetic of Japan TKY designs.
At Japan TKY, we work with several types of travel jersey. Each quality has its own characteristics and applications, offering a suitable option for different silhouettes and seasons.
The Different Travel Jersey Qualities at Japan TKY
Our collection features several travel jersey qualities, each with its own weight, structure and purpose.
· Light Travel – The lightest quality in our collection. Its lightweight feel and fluid drape make it ideal for warmer days. Light Travel is mainly used for tops, blouses and summer dresses.
· Regular Travel – A versatile fabric quality that can be worn throughout the year. Combining comfort, stretch and an elegant drape, Regular Travel is suitable for a wide range of silhouettes.
· Comfort Travel – Positioned between Regular Travel and Heavy Travel in terms of weight and structure. It feels more substantial than Regular Travel while remaining lighter and more flexible than Heavy Travel. Comfort Travel is frequently used for trousers and tailored pants.
· Heavy Travel – A more substantial fabric that provides shape and structure to garments. This makes it particularly suitable for structured pieces such as blazers, trousers and dresses.
· Bonded Travel – The heaviest quality in our collection. Its double-layered construction creates a firm structure and a more defined silhouette. Bonded Travel is used for garments including coats, tailored trousers and skirts.
· Winter Travel – Our winter version of travel jersey features a thin fleece lining for extra warmth during colder days. It offers the familiar characteristics of travel jersey, with an additional focus on warmth and comfort.
· Cirqla – Recycled Travel Jersey – Recycled versions are also available in Light, Regular, Comfort and Heavy Travel. Cirqla offers the same distinctive characteristics as our regular travel jersey while being made with recycled materials.
Curious about the different qualities and the philosophy behind our fabrics? Discover more about our Fundamentals collection.
What Are the Benefits of Travel Jersey?
Travel jersey is appreciated for its combination of comfort, functionality and a polished appearance. Its technical composition gives the fabric several properties that make it particularly suitable for everyday clothing.
1. Travel Jersey Is Wrinkle-Resistant
One of the biggest advantages of travel fabric is that it hardly wrinkles. Thanks to its technical composition and elastic properties, the fabric stays smooth even after sitting for extended periods or spending time on the move. This means your outfit maintains a neat, polished appearance throughout the day without having to worry about creases.
2. Comfortable with Plenty of Stretch
The addition of elastane gives travel jersey its characteristic stretch. The fabric moves naturally with your body, offering freedom of movement and lasting comfort. Whether you're spending a long day at work, travelling or exploring the city, travel jersey clothing feels comfortable without compromising on a refined look.
3. Retains Its Shape
Travel jersey is designed to maintain its shape. The combination of polyamide and elastane provides elasticity, allowing the fabric to recover after being stretched or worn. As a result, your clothing keeps its intended silhouette and polished appearance.
4. Lightweight and Comfortable to Wear
Despite its technical composition, travel jersey feels smooth, flexible and comfortable. The lighter qualities in particular drape naturally around the body and feel pleasant against the skin. With different fabric weights and structures available, you can choose the quality that best suits your preferences and the garment's purpose.
5. Easy to Care For
Another important benefit of travel fabric is its low-maintenance nature. The fabric requires little care and generally does not need ironing after washing. It is an ideal choice if you prefer clothing that looks polished without requiring much time or effort.
Does Travel Jersey Wrinkle?
No, travel jersey is highly wrinkle-resistant. This is one of the main reasons why the fabric is so popular. While many other fabrics develop creases after sitting for a long time or being packed in a suitcase, travel jersey tends to remain smooth. This makes it particularly practical for everyday wear as well as travelling. You can easily pack your travel jersey garments in a suitcase and wear them shortly after arrival. Any folds caused by storage will often disappear naturally after hanging the garment for a while.
What Types of Clothing Are Made from Travel Jersey?
Travel jersey is a versatile material used for a wide variety of garments. Depending on the weight and characteristics of the fabric quality, it is suitable for everything from fluid wardrobe essentials to more structured pieces.
Travel Fabric Trousers and Tailored Pants
Travel jersey is particularly well suited to trousers and tailored pants. The stretch fabric ensures a comfortable fit that moves with you throughout the day. At the same time, its smooth texture creates an elegant drape and a refined appearance. From comfortable travel trousers for everyday wear to tailored pants for the office, the different travel jersey qualities offer plenty of possibilities.
Travel Fabric Blazers and Coats
A tailored blazer that maintains its appearance even after a long working day? That is one of the advantages of a travel fabric blazer. Thanks to the addition of elastane, the fabric moves comfortably with your body, while the more substantial qualities provide enough structure to create a beautiful silhouette. Travel jersey is also suitable for coats. In particular, the heavier and double-layered qualities offer opportunities to create garments with greater shape and structure.
Travel Jersey Dresses
From mini to maxi, dresses also look beautiful in travel jersey. The fabric's fluid drape and stretch provide comfort and freedom of movement. Its wrinkle-resistant properties also help dresses maintain a polished appearance throughout the day. Whether you're looking for a smart dress for the office or a more relaxed silhouette for the weekend, travel jersey offers plenty of styling possibilities. Thanks to the relatively thin fabric, many of our dresses can even feature practical pockets without making them noticeably visible.
Travel Jersey Tops and Blouses
Travel jersey tops and blouses are also ideal for everyday wear. The lighter fabric qualities feel smooth and comfortable directly against the skin. They are also easy to combine with a blazer, cardigan or jacket. A travel fabric blouse requires little maintenance. After washing, there is no need to iron it, so it is quickly ready to wear again.
Is Travel Jersey Suitable for Work?
Absolutely. Travel jersey is particularly suitable for clothing worn throughout the working day. Its combination of a refined appearance, comfortable stretch and wrinkle-resistant properties makes it ideal for long days at the office or on the move. Japan TKY designs are well suited to polished outfits without compromising on freedom of movement.
For example, combine travel jersey trousers with a matching blazer for a complete business look, or choose a travel jersey dress that can easily be styled with a jacket. Colour also plays an important role. Our signature colours, Black Blue and Deep Black, can easily be combined with different seasonal shades. This allows you to refresh a familiar wardrobe with just a few new pieces.
Why Is Travel Jersey Ideal for Travelling?
The name says it all: travel jersey is particularly well suited to travelling. The fabric is highly wrinkle-resistant, making it ideal for packing in a suitcase. Once you arrive at your destination, there is no need for extensive ironing or refreshing before wearing your clothes. Travel jersey also offers excellent comfort during journeys.
Its stretch allows the fabric to move with your body, ensuring clothing remains comfortable even during long periods of travel. At the same time, it maintains its refined appearance. Whether you're taking a long car journey, boarding a plane or discovering a new city, travel fabric clothing combines comfort with a polished look.
Can You Wear Travel Jersey All Year Round?
Yes, travel jersey can be worn throughout the year. Because different fabric qualities are available, you can choose the most suitable option for each season and occasion.
Light Travel is ideal for warmer days, while Regular Travel and Comfort Travel are versatile qualities that can be worn across different seasons. For garments requiring additional structure, Heavy Travel and Bonded Travel are suitable choices. During the colder months, Winter Travel offers extra warmth. By combining different travel jersey qualities, you can easily create a wardrobe that meets your needs throughout the year.
Curious about the characteristics of our Winter Travel fabric? Discover more about our Winter Travel.
How to Wash and Care for Travel Jersey
One of the most convenient characteristics of travel jersey is how easy it is to maintain. With a few simple care tips, you can keep your garments looking beautiful.
· Washing: Wash your travel jersey garments at a maximum temperature of 30°C, preferably using a delicate cycle. Always follow the care label of the individual garment.
· Drying: Allow your clothing to air-dry. Hang the garment on a clothes hanger to help maintain its shape. Travel jersey garments are not suitable for tumble drying.
· Ironing: Ironing is generally unnecessary because travel jersey hardly wrinkles and retains its smooth appearance after washing. If you do wish to iron a garment, use a low temperature and place a cotton cloth between the iron and the fabric.
· Refreshing: Want to freshen up a garment between wears? Hang it outdoors on a clothes hanger and allow it to air.
With proper care, your travel jersey clothing will maintain its appearance so you can enjoy it for a long time.
Discover Travel Jersey Clothing by Japan TKY
At Japan TKY, travel jersey is at the heart of our collections. We develop our designs around the distinctive characteristics of this fabric, bringing together comfort, functionality and a modern aesthetic. By working with different fabric qualities, weights and silhouettes, we create a versatile collection that can be worn throughout the year.
From comfortable tailored trousers and elegant blazers to fluid dresses and tops, travel jersey forms the foundation of a wardrobe designed to help you feel comfortable and look polished throughout the day. Explore the different qualities and designs in our Fundamentals collection and experience the comfort of travel jersey for yourself.
