French Terry Fabric
French Terry fabric for custom hoodies, sweatshirts and branded apparel with a smooth outer surface, looped inner construction and comfortable feel.
About French Terry Fabric
French Terry Fabric for Custom Apparel
French Terry Fabric is a knitted fabric commonly used for hoodies, sweatshirts, casual apparel and selected lightweight jackets. It typically has a smooth outer surface and visible loops on the inner side. Unlike brushed fleece, the inner loops usually remain unbrushed, giving French Terry a different feel and construction.
French Terry can use cotton, polyester or cotton-polyester blends. Therefore, its characteristics depend on fibre composition, GSM, yarn and finishing. Cotton-rich versions can provide a soft, natural feel, while blended versions can offer different drying and maintenance characteristics.
The looped inner surface gives the fabric additional body without creating the heavily brushed interior associated with fleece. As a result, French Terry can work well for transitional weather, indoor apparel and garments where buyers want more substance than a standard T-shirt fabric without requiring a heavily brushed finish.
Different GSM options allow businesses to choose a garment according to its intended application. Medium-weight fabrics can suit sweatshirts and casual corporate apparel, while heavier constructions can provide additional structure for hoodies.
French Terry for Corporate Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Businesses can use French Terry Fabric for corporate hoodies, employee sweatshirts, company merchandise, college apparel and promotional clothing.
The smooth outer surface also provides useful branding possibilities. Screen printing, DTF, heat transfer and vinyl can work on suitable constructions. DTG can suit selected cotton-rich options. In addition, embroidery works well on many medium and heavier French Terry garments when backing and stitch density match the fabric.
French Terry should not be treated as identical to fleece. The visible inner loops are an important characteristic and help distinguish the two fabric types.
PaaPi Creations supports customized French Terry apparel according to composition, GSM, colour, garment style and branding requirement.
For hoodies, sweatshirts and casual branded apparel, French Terry provides a versatile fabric option for customized bulk orders with an MOQ of 100 Nos per colour per design.
Why Choose French Terry Fabric
Features
- Knitted loop-back construction
- Smooth outer surface
- Looped inner surface
- Typically unbrushed on the inside
- Available in cotton-based options
- Cotton-polyester blend options available
- Polyester options available for selected requirements
- Multiple GSM options available
- Suitable for hoodies and sweatshirts
- Suitable for casual corporate apparel
- Suitable for multiple printing methods
- Suitable for embroidery
- Multiple colour options available
- Suitable for bulk customized apparel
Benefits
- Provides more body than lightweight T-shirt fabrics
- Offers a comfortable looped inner surface
- Suitable for hoodies and sweatshirts
- Useful for transitional-weather apparel
- Provides a smooth outer surface for branding
- Works well for corporate merchandise
- Suitable for employee casualwear
- Supports multiple printing methods
- Suitable for logo embroidery
- Available in different fibre compositions
- Available in multiple fabric weights
- Works for bulk branded apparel programs
GSM, Finish, Performance & Colours
French Terry Knit, Loopback Knit, Two-Thread Terry Knit, Three-Thread Terry Knit
- 220 GSM
- 240 GSM
- 260 GSM
- 280 GSM
- 300 GSM
- 320 GSM – selected constructions
- Other GSM options – subject to fabric and garment requirements
- Loopback / Unbrushed 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
- Other finishes – subject to fibre composition and fabric specification
- Smooth outer surface
- Looped inner construction
- Comfortable hand feel
- Medium-weight and heavier options available
- More fabric body than typical lightweight jersey
- Natural flexibility from knitted construction
- Breathability varies according to composition and GSM
- Moisture absorbency varies according to fibre composition
- Good support for suitable embroidery
- Suitable for layered apparel
- Not inherently moisture-wicking
- Not inherently quick-dry
- White
- Black
- Navy Blue
- Royal Blue
- Grey Melange
- Charcoal Grey
- 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 Casual Apparel
- Company Merchandise
- Promotional Hoodies
- Team Hoodies
- College Hoodies
- School Sweatshirts
- Event Merchandise
- Corporate Gifting
- Staff Casualwear
- Branded Lifestyle Apparel
- Transitional-Weather Apparel
- Custom Hoodies & Sweatshirts
- Hoodies
- Corporate Hoodies
- Zip-Up Hoodies
- Sweatshirts
- Corporate Sweatshirts
- Corporate Jackets – selected styles
- Corporate Offices
- IT & Software Companies
- Manufacturing & Engineering Companies
- Logistics & Transportation Companies
- Warehousing & Distribution Companies
- Hotels & Resorts
- Retail & Supermarket Chains
- Educational Institutions
- Real Estate Companies
- E-Commerce Companies
- Facility Management Companies
- 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
French Terry generally takes embroidery well, especially in medium and heavier GSM constructions. Its fabric body can provide better support than lightweight single jersey. Suitable backing or stabilizer can help maintain logo shape and reduce puckering. Stitch density should match the GSM and fibre composition, while large or very dense embroidery designs should 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
- Select ironing temperature according to fibre composition
- Dry according to the garment care label
- Follow printing and embroidery-specific care guidance
- Allow for dimensional variation according to composition and finish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is French Terry Fabric?+
French Terry is a knitted fabric that typically has a smooth outer face and unbrushed loops on the inner side.
How is French Terry different from Fleece?+
French Terry normally retains visible loops on the inside, while fleece commonly has a brushed or raised inner surface.
Is French Terry suitable for hoodies?+
Yes. French Terry is commonly used for hoodies, especially when a less heavily brushed construction is preferred.
Is French Terry suitable for sweatshirts?+
Yes. It works well for crew-neck sweatshirts, corporate sweatshirts and casual branded apparel.
Is French Terry always cotton?+
No. French Terry describes the construction and can use cotton, polyester or suitable fibre blends.
Is French Terry breathable?+
Breathability depends on fibre composition, GSM and knit density. Many French Terry constructions provide comfortable airflow for casual wear.
Is French Terry suitable for warm weather?+
Lighter French Terry can suit mild or transitional conditions, but suitability depends on GSM, fibre composition and climate.
Is French Terry warmer than Single Jersey?+
French Terry generally provides more fabric body than lightweight single jersey, although actual warmth depends on GSM and composition.
Is French Terry warmer than Fleece?+
Not necessarily. Brushed fleece generally provides a different insulating surface, while French Terry normally retains unbrushed loops.
Can French Terry be embroidered?+
Yes. Medium and heavier French Terry constructions can support embroidery when suitable backing and stitch settings are used.
Can French Terry be screen printed?+
Yes. Its smooth outer face can provide a suitable surface for screen printing.
Can DTF printing be used on French Terry?+
Yes. DTF can work on suitable French Terry garments when application temperature and pressure match the fibre composition.
Can DTG printing be used?+
DTG can work on suitable cotton-rich French Terry, subject to surface finish, pretreatment and production settings.
Does French Terry shrink?+
Dimensional change depends on fibre composition, knitting, compacting, finishing and washing conditions.
What is the MOQ?+
The minimum order quantity for custom manufacturing is 100 Nos per colour per design. Final suitability depends on fabric, colour and garment specifications.
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