Knit Fabric Manufacturer Since 2009 · China

COTTON · FABRIC SOURCING

Cotton Knit Fabric Manufacturer

Runtang Textile manufactures cotton knit fabrics for T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, dresses and casual trousers. Choose pure cotton, cotton/polyester, cotton/spandex or cotton/polyester/spandex in jersey, double knit, French terry, rib, pique and fleece. Stock orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour; custom colours start at 200 kg per colour.

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White cotton fibres in an open cotton boll.
Cotton boll showing natural cotton fibres.

Collection & Ordering at a Glance

Cotton Knit Fabric for apparel brands, garment manufacturers and fabric sourcing teams.

Stock MOQ
From 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour
Custom MOQ
From 200 kg per colour
Lab dip
3–5 working daysHow lab dips work
Bulk production
15–25 days
Payment
T/T · L/C
Trade terms
FOB · CIF · DDP
Inspection
4-point system (ASTM D5430), every roll
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Explore Our Cotton Knit Fabrics

Explore our online cotton and cotton-blend knit range, backed by a library of 3,478 options.

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Looking for More Cotton Knit Options?

Our fabric library includes 3,478 cotton and cotton-blend knit options. Contact us for more compositions, weights and colours for your collection.

What Is Cotton Knit Fabric?

Cotton knit fabric is any knit fabric made wholly or partly from cotton yarn. Cotton describes the fibre; the construction, such as single jersey, double knit, French terry, rib, pique or fleece, decides how the fabric looks and behaves. In our library, cotton appears most often in single jersey, double knit and French terry, and most cotton qualities weigh between 200 and 320 GSM. Pure cotton gives a soft, breathable and absorbent hand that suits T-shirts and sweatwear. Blending changes the balance: polyester helps the fabric hold its shape and lowers cost, while spandex adds stretch for fitted garments. Pure cotton knits usually shrink more than blends, so check shrinkage on a sample of the selected quality before cutting.

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Cotton Knit Fabrics by Composition

Pure cotton and cotton/polyester are the largest groups in our cotton library, while stretch blends cover closer-fitting garments.

Fabric typeFabric examplesApparel applications
100% cottonAbout 900 qualities, mostly 190–320 GSM, in jersey, pique, rib and French terryT-shirts, streetwear, sweatshirts and dresses
Cotton/polyester210–320 GSM, cotton-led or polyester-ledSweatshirts, polos, casual trousers and T-shirts
Cotton/spandex190–260 GSM, mostly single jersey and ribFitted T-shirts, dresses and base-layer tops
Cotton/polyester/spandex220–320 GSMCasual trousers, sweatsuits and knit jackets
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Cotton Knit Weights for Your Collection

Choose 140–180 GSM jersey for lightweight tees, 180–240 GSM for everyday T-shirts and dresses, 190–260 GSM pique for polos, and 270–360 GSM French terry or fleece for sweatwear. About a third of our cotton library weighs 300 GSM or more, for heavyweight streetwear and knit jackets.

Below 200 GSM

114 qualities

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200–299 GSM

177 qualities

177

300 GSM and above

119 qualities

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Cotton Knit vs Modal Knit and Polyester Knit

Cotton is often compared with modal for softness and with polyester for easy care and cost. Use the comparison to choose the main fibre, then the knit construction.

FeatureCotton KnitModal KnitPolyester Knit
Fibre typeNatural cellulose fibreRegenerated cellulose fibre made from wood pulpSynthetic fibre
Hand feelSoft, dry and naturalVery smooth, cool and fluidSmooth; the feel depends on yarn and finish
MoistureAbsorbs moisture wellAbsorbs moisture wellAbsorbs little; often used in quick-dry knits
Typical weights in our library200–320 GSM180–300 GSM200–315 GSM
Typical garmentsT-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and dressesT-shirts, base-layer tops, dresses and loungewearSweatshirts, T-shirts, streetwear and casual trousers
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Cotton Knit Fabric Recommendations

Xiwen Zhang, our co-founder and CEO, recommends these cotton weights, blends and constructions for the garments our customers make most often, drawing on our knit fabric experience since 2009.

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Cotton Knit Fabric FAQs

Is cotton fabric the same as single jersey?

No. Cotton is the fibre; single jersey, double knit, French terry, rib, pique and fleece are knit constructions. In our library, cotton is used most often in single jersey, double knit and French terry. Choose the construction for the garment first, then the cotton content and GSM.

When should I choose cotton/spandex instead of 100% cotton?

Choose cotton/spandex for fitted T-shirts, base layers and dresses that need stretch, and 100% cotton for relaxed T-shirts, streetwear and sweatwear. In our library, cotton/spandex is concentrated between 190 and 260 GSM.

What GSM cotton fabric should I use for T-shirts, polos and hoodies?

Most cotton T-shirt qualities in our library are 180–240 GSM, polos 190–260 GSM, and hoodies or sweatpants 270–360 GSM. Go above 300 GSM for heavyweight streetwear and knit jackets.

Which tests matter most for cotton knit T-shirts and hoodies?

Washing fastness, wet rubbing and shrinkage. Our cotton knits measure grade 4 to 4-5 for colour change in ISO 105-C06, but dark 100% cotton usually reaches only grade 3 in wet rubbing (ISO 105-X12), so give dark shades their own value. For T-shirts add spirality after washing; for hoodies at 270–360 GSM add pilling with the revolutions stated.

What is the minimum order quantity for cotton knit fabric?

Stock fabric orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour. Custom-colour orders start at 200 kg per colour.

Cotton Knit Fabric Guides

Read practical guides to fibre blends, garment selection and knit construction.