What is the difference between honeycomb mesh fabric and 3D mesh fabric?

What is the difference between honeycomb mesh fabric and 3D mesh fabric?

 

From the perspective of weaving structure, honeycomb mesh fabric belongs to single-layer flat knitted fabric, mostly woven by the weft knitting bead process, with only one side showing concave convex honeycomb small holes and no interlayer hollow structure

 

 

mesh fabric

 

The fabric is lightweight and thin, with a thickness generally ranging from 0.3-1mm. It is commonly made of cotton polyester blends or polyester materials, with a soft and snug touch and slight elasticity. It relies on surface honeycomb holes to form shallow air channels, focusing on basic breathability, moisture absorption and sweat wicking, lightweight and easy to bend, and can be directly cut into finished garments.

 

3D mesh fabric

 

 

Sandwich interval mesh

 

 

Three layer integrated three-dimensional fabric

 

 

Double needle bed knitting machine weaves in one go

 

The upper and lower layers of mesh are paired with a vertical X-shaped support monofilament in the middle, forming a hollow interlayer with a thickness of 2-20mm. The main raw material is high elastic polyester monofilament, and the cotton blend style is popular in China. The middle support wire evenly disperses pressure, forming a three-dimensional buffer layer, with six sides connected for breathability, and water flow can directly penetrate. Its support and rebound ability are far superior to honeycomb cloth.

 

Significant performance gap

 

Honeycomb mesh fabric is lightweight, soft, and has moderate elasticity. It absorbs moisture quickly and is easy to wash with water

 

 

No buffering support, prone to skin collapse under pressure, only able to achieve basic heat dissipation

 

 

3D mesh fabric

 

The hollow structure comes with strong support, is resistant to pressure and not easily deformed, with dozens of support points per square centimeter, and has several times the air permeability of honeycomb fabric. It is moisture-proof, mold proof, quick drying, and easy to wash. It is not easy to clump when used for a long time. The disadvantage is that the fabric body is too stiff and cannot be made into clothing fabric that fits snugly.

 

 

Clear division of their purposes

 

Honeycomb mesh fabric is lightweight and skin friendly, commonly used for polo shirts, sports short sleeves, yoga clothes, luggage linings, and thin car seat cushions. It balances aesthetics with daily ventilation needs, with a wide range of color options and strong print adaptability. 3D mesh fabric focuses on load-bearing cushioning, mainly used for mattresses, 3D pillows, office chair cushions, car ventilation cushions, sports shoe interiors, and protective gear cushions. It is suitable for scenes that require continuous support and long periods of sitting and lying down, and is rarely used in garment production.

 

 

In summary, pursuing lightweight and snug fit, choosing honeycomb mesh fabric for clothing use; Strong support, three-dimensional ventilation, and cushioning load-bearing are required, while 3D mesh fabric is preferred for home cushions and bedding. The structural positioning of the two is different, and there is no possibility of mutual substitution.