Abstract: A method for manufacturing a compression performance fabric is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, different yarns can be attached to a single jersey circular knitting machine. The yarns can include polyamide yarn and an elastane yarn. The single jersey circular knitting machine can be configured to create a fabric that includes a a three to one ratio (3:1) of polyamide to elastane and a fabric density of at least three hundred grams per square meter but no more than three hundred eighty grams per square meter can be created. Thereafter, the created fabric can be finished for use in producing apparel including performance apparel.