
Knit Fabric Manufacturer Since 2009 · China
Knit Fabric Manufacturer Since 2009 · China
COTTON · FABRIC SOURCING
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.

Cotton Knit Fabric for apparel brands, garment manufacturers and fabric sourcing teams.
Explore our online cotton and cotton-blend knit range, backed by a library of 3,478 options.
| Item | Composition | Weight | Width | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF3279 | 100% cotton | 200 GSM | 72/74 | View specifications |
| KF1106 | 100% cotton | 210 GSM | 68/70″ (173/178 cm) | View specifications |
| KF941 | 100% cotton | 190 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1337 | 100% cotton | 320 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF918 | 100% cotton | 230 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF992 | 100% cotton | 170 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1325 | 100% cotton | 180 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF900 | 100% cotton | 280 GSM | 70/72″ (178/183 cm) | View specifications |
| KF919 | 100% cotton | 200 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1144 | 100% cotton | 200 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1307 | 100% cotton | 320 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1306 | 100% cotton | 380 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1329 | 100% cotton | 460 GSM | 68/70″ (173/178 cm) | View specifications |
| KF1333 | 100% cotton | 300 GSM | 73/75 | View specifications |
| KF779 | 100% cotton | 360 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF648 | 100% cotton | 180 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF671 | 100% cotton | 160 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF670 | 100% cotton | 160 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF688 | 100% cotton | 140 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
| KF689 | 100% cotton | 100 GSM | 73/75″ (185/191 cm) | View specifications |
Our fabric library includes 3,478 cotton and cotton-blend knit options. Contact us for more compositions, weights and colours for your collection.
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.
Pure cotton and cotton/polyester are the largest groups in our cotton library, while stretch blends cover closer-fitting garments.
| Fabric type | Fabric examples | Apparel applications |
|---|---|---|
| 100% cotton | About 900 qualities, mostly 190–320 GSM, in jersey, pique, rib and French terry | T-shirts, streetwear, sweatshirts and dresses |
| Cotton/polyester | 210–320 GSM, cotton-led or polyester-led | Sweatshirts, polos, casual trousers and T-shirts |
| Cotton/spandex | 190–260 GSM, mostly single jersey and rib | Fitted T-shirts, dresses and base-layer tops |
| Cotton/polyester/spandex | 220–320 GSM | Casual trousers, sweatsuits and knit jackets |
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
200–299 GSM
177 qualities
300 GSM and above
119 qualities
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.
| Feature | Cotton Knit | Modal Knit | Polyester Knit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibre type | Natural cellulose fibre | Regenerated cellulose fibre made from wood pulp | Synthetic fibre |
| Hand feel | Soft, dry and natural | Very smooth, cool and fluid | Smooth; the feel depends on yarn and finish |
| Moisture | Absorbs moisture well | Absorbs moisture well | Absorbs little; often used in quick-dry knits |
| Typical weights in our library | 200–320 GSM | 180–300 GSM | 200–315 GSM |
| Typical garments | T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and dresses | T-shirts, base-layer tops, dresses and loungewear | Sweatshirts, T-shirts, streetwear and casual trousers |
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.

START WITH SINGLE JERSEY
180–240 GSM cotton single jersey works well for everyday T-shirts. T-shirts are the largest use for cotton in our library, and pure cotton is the largest group among them. Move to cotton/polyester for a firmer hand and lower cost, or to cotton/spandex for a closer fit.

PIQUE FOR A TEXTURED CLASSIC
For polo shirts, start with 190–260 GSM cotton or cotton/polyester pique. The pique structure gives the collar and placket a crisper look than jersey, and cotton/polyester is a practical choice for uniforms and team wear that are washed often.

TERRY OR FLEECE FOR SWEATWEAR
Choose 270–360 GSM cotton French terry or brushed fleece for hoodies and sweatpants. Cotton/polyester is the most common sweatwear blend in our library. Choose pure cotton for a natural hand and garment-dyed looks, and fleece over French terry when warmth matters most.

WEIGHT FOR A BOXY SHAPE
230–340 GSM pure cotton works well for oversized tees and streetwear tops. Pure cotton leads our streetwear qualities, and the higher weight holds a boxy, drop-shoulder shape. Pair it with a heavier rib collar, and test shrinkage before garment dyeing or washing.

NATURAL DRAPE FOR DAYWEAR
For T-shirt dresses and casual knit dresses, start with 180–260 GSM cotton or cotton/spandex. Pure cotton suits relaxed, straight shapes, while cotton/spandex is the better choice when the dress is fitted at the bust or waist.

STRETCH FOR A CLOSE FIT
Choose 190–280 GSM cotton/spandex for fitted base-layer and long-sleeve tops. It is the most common blend for base layers in our cotton library. Choose rib for more stretch across the body, or jersey for a smoother face.

BODY FOR A CLEAN LEG
For knit trousers and shorts, start with 250–335 GSM cotton/polyester, adding spandex for slimmer legs. This weight gives a cleaner leg line than lighter jersey, and double knit or French terry bases help the fabric hang without clinging.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stock fabric orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour. Custom-colour orders start at 200 kg per colour.
Read practical guides to fibre blends, garment selection and knit construction.