Fleece Fabric
Fleece fabric for custom hoodies, sweatshirts and branded apparel with a soft inner surface, warmer construction and multiple customization options.
About Fleece Fabric
Fleece Fabric for Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Fleece Fabric is commonly used for hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets and other garments that require a warmer and softer feel. In knitted apparel, fleece often has a smooth outer face with a brushed or raised inner surface. This inner surface helps trap air and provides additional warmth compared with lightweight T-shirt fabrics.
Fleece can be produced using cotton, polyester or cotton-polyester blends. Therefore, the final characteristics depend on fibre composition, GSM, knitting and finishing. Cotton-rich fleece can provide a soft cotton-like feel, while polyester-containing constructions can influence drying, shape retention and maintenance characteristics.
Fabric weight is especially important when selecting fleece. Medium-weight options can suit everyday sweatshirts and corporate hoodies. Meanwhile, heavier constructions can provide a more substantial garment for cooler conditions. Buyers should select GSM according to the intended use, climate and required garment feel.
The outer surface can also provide a suitable area for company logos, printed artwork and embroidery. As a result, fleece is useful for both casual merchandise and professional branded apparel.
Fleece Fabric for Corporate & Branded Apparel
Businesses can use Fleece Fabric for corporate hoodies, employee sweatshirts, team apparel, promotional merchandise and selected workwear.
Embroidery works particularly well on many structured fleece garments. Company logos can be positioned on the chest, sleeve or other suitable areas. Similarly, DTF, screen printing, heat transfer and other compatible methods can be considered according to fibre composition and fabric surface.
Garment construction should also guide customization. Dense embroidery requires suitable stabilization, while heat-based printing must use settings appropriate for the fibre blend.
PaaPi Creations supports customized fleece apparel according to fibre composition, GSM, colour, garment style and branding requirements.
For companies requiring hoodies, sweatshirts and warmer branded apparel, fleece provides a versatile option for customized bulk orders from MOQ 100 Nos.
Why Choose Fleece Fabric
Features
- Soft brushed or raised inner surface
- Warmer construction than lightweight T-shirt fabrics
- Smooth outer face on suitable constructions
- Available in cotton-based options
- Available in polyester-based options
- Cotton-polyester blend options available
- Multiple GSM options available
- Suitable for hoodies and sweatshirts
- Suitable for corporate apparel
- Suitable for embroidery
- Compatible with multiple printing methods
- Multiple colour options available
- Suitable for bulk customized garments
Benefits
- Provides additional warmth for cooler conditions
- Offers a soft inner feel
- Suitable for corporate hoodies
- Works well for employee sweatshirts
- Provides a substantial garment appearance
- Supports company logo embroidery
- Compatible with multiple branding methods
- Suitable for team and promotional apparel
- Available in different fabric weights
- Works for merchandise programs
- Suitable for selected outdoor staff apparel
- Provides versatile options for bulk winter apparel
GSM, Finish, Performance & Colours
Brushed Fleece Knit, Three-Thread Fleece Knit, Two-Thread Fleece Knit
- 240 GSM
- 280 GSM
- 300 GSM
- 320 GSM
- 350 GSM – selected requirements
- Other GSM options – subject to fabric and garment requirements
- Brushed Inner Finish
- Biowash – selected cotton-rich fabrics
- Enzyme Wash – selected cotton-rich fabrics
- Compacted Finish – selected fabrics
- Soft Finish – selected requirements
- Silicone Finish – selected requirements
- Anti-Pilling Finish – selected fabrics
- Other finishes – subject to fabric composition
- Soft inner surface
- Warm feel
- Higher fabric body than lightweight jersey
- Comfortable for cooler conditions
- Structured garment appearance
- Natural flexibility from knitted construction
- Breathability varies by composition and GSM
- Good support for suitable embroidery
- Moisture absorption varies by fibre composition
- Drying behaviour varies by fibre composition
- Suitable for layered apparel
- Thermal performance varies by construction and weight
- Black
- Navy Blue
- Grey Melange
- Charcoal Grey
- White
- Royal Blue
- Red
- Maroon
- Bottle Green
- Olive Green
- Beige
- Brown
- Other colours – subject to fabric availability
- Custom colours – subject to quantity and production feasibility
Best For, Products & Industries
- Corporate Hoodies
- Corporate Sweatshirts
- Employee Winter Apparel
- Team Hoodies
- Promotional Hoodies
- Company Merchandise
- Event Merchandise
- College Hoodies
- School Sweatshirts
- Staff Winter Apparel
- Outdoor Team Apparel
- Corporate Gifting
- Branded Casual Apparel
- Cool-Weather Uniforms
- Hoodies
- Corporate Hoodies
- Zip-Up Hoodies
- Sweatshirts
- Corporate Sweatshirts
- Workwear Jackets
- Corporate Jackets
- Long Sleeve T-Shirts – selected constructions
- Corporate Offices
- IT & Software Companies
- Manufacturing & Engineering Companies
- Logistics & Transportation Companies
- Warehousing & Distribution Companies
- Hotels & Resorts
- Retail & Supermarket Chains
- Educational Institutions
- Construction & Infrastructure Companies
- Real Estate Companies
- E-Commerce Companies
- Facility Management Companies
- Security Services
- Fitness & Wellness Companies
- Event Management Companies
- Advertising & Marketing Agencies
- Corporate Gifting Companies
- Startups & SMEs
- NGOs & Social Organizations
Printing, Embroidery & Care
- Screen Printing
- DTF Printing (Direct-to-Film)
- Heat Transfer Printing
- Vinyl Printing / HTV
- Rubber Printing – suitable fabrics
- Puff Printing – selected requirements
- High-Density Printing – selected requirements
- Flock Printing – selected requirements
- DTG Printing (Direct-to-Garment) – suitable cotton-rich fleece
- Sublimation Printing – suitable polyester constructions only
Fleece generally takes embroidery well because hoodies and sweatshirts often provide more fabric body than lightweight T-shirts. Suitable backing or stabilizer can help maintain logo shape and reduce distortion. Stitch density should match the GSM and surface construction. For very soft or textured fleece, topping may also help keep fine embroidery details visible. Large, dense designs should still be sampled before bulk production.
- Follow the garment care label
- Wash similar colours together
- Turn decorated garments inside out before washing where appropriate
- Use mild detergent
- Select washing temperature according to fibre composition
- Avoid unnecessary high heat
- Avoid bleach unless permitted by the care label
- Avoid ironing directly over printed decoration
- Use ironing temperature appropriate for the fibre composition
- Avoid excessive tumble-drying temperatures
- Follow embroidery and printing-specific care instructions
- Follow the actual fleece specification
Fleece Fabric FAQs
What is Fleece Fabric?+
Fleece used for sweatshirts and hoodies is commonly a knitted fabric with a brushed or raised inner surface that provides softness and additional warmth.
Is Fleece Fabric cotton or polyester?+
Fleece describes a fabric construction and finish rather than one fibre composition. It can use cotton, polyester or cotton-polyester blends.
What is brushed fleece?+
Brushed fleece has loops or fibres on one side mechanically raised to create a soft, fuzzy inner surface.
Is Fleece Fabric suitable for hoodies?+
Yes. Fleece is one of the common fabric options for hoodies because it provides body, softness and additional warmth.
Is fleece suitable for sweatshirts?+
Yes. It works particularly well for crew-neck sweatshirts, corporate sweatshirts and other warmer garments.
Is fleece suitable for winter wear?+
Fleece can provide additional warmth compared with lightweight T-shirt fabrics, although insulation depends on GSM, fibre composition, construction and garment design.
Does higher GSM fleece provide more warmth?+
Higher GSM generally means more fabric weight, but warmth also depends on construction, brushing, fibre composition and garment design.
Is fleece breathable?+
Breathability varies according to fibre composition, GSM, knit density and finishing.
Can Fleece Fabric be embroidered?+
Yes. Many fleece hoodies and sweatshirts provide a suitable base for embroidery when backing and stitch settings match the garment.
Can fleece be screen printed?+
Yes. Suitable fleece surfaces can support screen printing when the ink and production method match the fabric.
Can DTF printing be used on fleece?+
Yes. DTF can work on suitable fleece garments when temperature, pressure and surface texture are properly considered.
Can DTG printing be used on fleece?+
It can suit selected cotton-rich fleece garments, but compatibility depends on fibre content, surface finish and pretreatment.
Can fleece be sublimation printed?+
Conventional sublimation is relevant only to suitable polyester-rich constructions and should not be treated as universally compatible with fleece.
Does fleece shrink?+
Dimensional change depends on fibre composition, construction, finishing and washing conditions.
What is the MOQ?+
PaaPi Creations primarily handles customized bulk fleece apparel requirements from MOQ 100 Nos, subject to fabric, colour and garment specifications.
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