Loop Knit / Loopknit Fabric
Loop knit fabric for custom hoodies, sweatshirts and casual apparel with a smooth outer face and distinctive looped inner construction.
About Loop Knit / Loopknit Fabric
Loop Knit Fabric for Custom Apparel
Loop Knit Fabric is a knitted fabric characterized by visible loops on one side of the material. In apparel manufacturing, this construction is commonly used for sweatshirts, hoodies and other casual garments where buyers want more body than a lightweight T-shirt fabric.
The fabric usually has a smoother outer face and a looped inner surface. However, the exact appearance depends on yarn, knitting method, GSM and fibre composition. Cotton, polyester and cotton-polyester blends can all be used for suitable loop knit constructions.
Loop knit should not automatically be described as fleece. Fleece commonly undergoes brushing to create a raised, softer inner surface. In contrast, loop knit normally retains its visible loop structure. This distinction helps buyers choose the right material for their garment requirement.
Fabric weight can also vary. Medium-weight constructions can work for sweatshirts and casual corporate apparel. Meanwhile, heavier options may suit hoodies and structured garments. The final selection should consider climate, garment design and intended use.
Applications for Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Businesses can use this fabric for employee sweatshirts, corporate hoodies, branded merchandise and selected casual workwear. The smooth outer face also provides a useful surface for company logos and promotional designs.
Screen printing and DTF can work on suitable constructions. In addition, DTG can suit selected cotton-rich versions. Heat transfer and vinyl provide further branding options. Suitable medium and heavier constructions can also support embroidery when backing and stitch density match the fabric.
Because Loop Knit Fabric can use different fibre compositions, printing and care requirements should follow the actual material specification rather than the knit name alone.
PaaPi Creations supports customized loop knit apparel according to composition, GSM, colour, garment style and branding requirement.
For customized hoodies, sweatshirts and corporate casualwear, this construction provides a versatile option for bulk orders from MOQ 100 Nos.
Why Choose Loop Knit / Loopknit Fabric
Features
- Visible looped inner structure
- Smooth outer face
- Knitted construction
- Medium and heavier fabric options
- Cotton options available
- Cotton-blend options available
- Polyester options for selected requirements
- Multiple GSM options available
- Suitable for sweatshirts
- Suitable for hoodies
- Suitable for casual corporate apparel
- Multiple branding options
- Suitable for embroidery
- Suitable for bulk customized apparel
Benefits
- Provides more fabric body than lightweight jersey
- Suitable for sweatshirts and hoodies
- Offers a distinctive loopback construction
- Works for corporate casualwear
- Suitable for company merchandise
- Supports multiple printing methods
- Suitable for logo embroidery
- Available in different fibre compositions
- Available in different fabric weights
- Suitable for employee apparel
- Useful for branded casual garments
- Suitable for bulk apparel programs
GSM, Finish, Performance & Colours
Loop Knit, Loopback Knit
- 220 GSM
- 240 GSM
- 260 GSM
- 280 GSM
- 300 GSM
- 320 GSM – selected constructions
- Other GSM options – subject to fabric availability
- Unbrushed Loopback 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 composition
- Visible looped inner surface
- Smooth outer surface
- Knitted flexibility
- Medium and heavier options available
- More fabric body than lightweight jersey
- Comfort depends on fibre composition
- Breathability varies by GSM and construction
- Moisture absorption varies by composition
- Drying behaviour varies by fibre content
- Suitable for layered garments
- Supports embroidery on suitable constructions
- Not inherently moisture-wicking
- Thermal performance depends on GSM and composition
- 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 Casualwear
- Company Merchandise
- Promotional Hoodies
- College Hoodies
- School Sweatshirts
- Team Hoodies
- Event Merchandise
- Corporate Gifting
- Casual Staff Apparel
- Branded Lifestyle Apparel
- Custom Hoodies
- Custom Sweatshirts
- Hoodies
- Corporate Hoodies
- Zip-Up Hoodies
- Sweatshirts
- Corporate Sweatshirts
- Corporate Jackets – selected constructions
- Workwear Jackets – selected constructions
- Long Sleeve T-Shirts – 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
- 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 – selected fabrics
- Puff Printing – selected requirements
- High-Density Printing – selected requirements
- Flock Printing – selected requirements
- DTG Printing (Direct-to-Garment) – suitable cotton-rich versions
- Sublimation Printing – suitable polyester versions only
Loop knit can support embroidery, particularly in medium and heavier constructions. Use suitable backing or stabilizer to maintain the logo shape during stitching. Keep stitch density appropriate for the GSM and composition. Large or dense embroidery designs should be sampled before bulk production. Embroidery is generally applied to the smoother outer face rather than the looped inner surface.
- Follow the garment care label
- Wash similar colours together
- Use mild detergent
- Turn decorated garments inside out where appropriate
- Select washing temperature according to fibre composition
- Avoid unnecessary high heat
- Avoid bleach unless permitted
- Avoid ironing directly over printed decoration
- Use appropriate ironing temperature
- Dry according to garment specifications
- Follow printing and embroidery-specific care instructions
Loop Knit / Loopknit Fabric FAQs
What is Loop Knit Fabric?+
Loop knit is a knitted fabric with visible loops on one side, commonly the inner side of sweatshirts and hoodies.
What is Loopknit Fabric?+
Loopknit is another commonly used spelling for loop knit fabric.
Is Loop Knit the same as French Terry?+
The terms can overlap significantly in apparel manufacturing. French Terry is commonly a loopback knitted fabric with a smooth outer face and unbrushed loops inside.
Is Loop Knit the same as Fleece?+
Not usually. Loop knit normally retains visible inner loops, while fleece commonly has a brushed or raised inner surface.
Is Loop Knit suitable for hoodies?+
Yes. Suitable medium and heavier constructions can be used for hoodies.
Is it suitable for sweatshirts?+
Yes. Sweatshirts are one of the common applications for loopback knitted fabrics.
Is Loop Knit warm?+
Thermal comfort depends on GSM, fibre composition and construction. It should not automatically be treated as equivalent to brushed fleece.
Is Loop Knit breathable?+
Breathability varies according to fibre composition, knit density and GSM.
Is Loop Knit always cotton?+
No. Cotton, polyester and suitable blends can be used depending on the required fabric.
Can Loop Knit be screen printed?+
Yes. Suitable loop knit garments can support screen printing on the smoother outer surface.
Can DTF printing be used?+
Yes. DTF can work on suitable constructions when application settings match the fibre composition.
Can DTG printing be used?+
DTG can suit selected cotton and cotton-rich constructions, subject to pretreatment and surface characteristics.
Can Loop Knit be embroidered?+
Yes. Medium and heavier constructions can generally support embroidery with suitable backing and stitch settings.
Does Loop Knit shrink?+
Dimensional change depends on fibre composition, knitting, finishing and washing conditions.
What is the MOQ?+
PaaPi Creations primarily handles customized bulk apparel from MOQ 100 Nos, subject to fabric and garment specifications.
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