Knit Fabric Manufacturer Since 2009 · China

BRUSHED KNIT · FABRIC SOURCING

Brushed Knit Fabric Manufacturer

Runtang Textile manufactures brushed knit fabrics for thermal base layers, sweatshirts, knit dresses, trousers and loungewear. Choose viscose/acrylic thermal blends, cotton and cotton/polyester, or polyester/spandex with a soft brushed face or back. Stock orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour; custom colours start at 200 kg per colour.

25 fabrics online · Explore the details
DS2192 brushed knit fabric, 31% polyester / 19% nylon / 50% viscose, 200 GSM

Collection & Ordering at a Glance

Brushed 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 Brushed Knit Fabrics

Explore our online brushed knit range, backed by a library of 275 options.

21–25 of 25 fabrics

YM0523 brushed knit fabric, 25% viscose / 25% acrylic / 11% spandex / 39% polyester, 360 GSM

Item No.

YM0523

Composition
25% viscose / 25% acrylic / 11% spandex / 39% polyester
Weight
360 GSM
Width
63″ (160 cm)
SM21025 brushed knit fabric, 45% viscose / 28% nylon / 22% polyester / 5% spandex, 360 GSM

Item No.

SM21025

Composition
45% viscose / 28% nylon / 22% polyester / 5% spandex
Weight
360 GSM
Width
59.1″ (150 cm)
YM0525 brushed knit fabric, 19.5% viscose / 17.5% acrylic / 2% silk / 12% spandex / 49% polyester, 400 GSM

Item No.

YM0525

Composition
19.5% viscose / 17.5% acrylic / 2% silk / 12% spandex / 49% polyester
Weight
400 GSM
Width
65″ (165 cm)

Looking for More Brushed Knit Options?

Our fabric library includes 275 brushed knit options. Contact us for more compositions, weights and colours for your collection.

What Is Brushed Knit Fabric?

Brushed knit fabric is a knit whose surface has been brushed or sanded after knitting to lift the fibre ends into a short, soft nap. Brushing is a finish, not a structure: in our library it is applied to double knits, rib, single jersey and interlock, on the face, the back or both. The raised fibres trap a little air, so a brushed knit feels warmer and softer than the same fabric unbrushed. Our 275 brushed qualities mostly weigh 260–340 GSM. Thermal base layers and underwear are the largest use, usually in viscose/acrylic/spandex blends, some with a little wool. Brushing loosens fibres at the surface, so these fabrics are more prone to pilling than smooth knits, and a heavy nap can show pressure marks. Check pilling and hand on a sample.

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Brushed Knit Fabrics by Composition

Viscose/acrylic thermal blends and cotton-rich sweatwear make up most of our brushed range.

Fabric typeFabric examplesApparel applications
Viscose/acrylic thermal blends260–350 GSM, such as P4385-300G (60% viscose / 28% acrylic / 7% spandex / 5% wool) at 300 GSMThermal tops, base layers and knit dresses
Viscose/polyester/spandex220–300 GSM, such as P4371 (58% viscose / 30% polyester / 12% spandex) at 270 GSMThermal underwear and loungewear
Cotton and cotton/polyester260–360 GSM, such as P4462 (75% cotton / 25% polyester) at 280 GSMSweatshirts, trousers and knit jackets
Polyester/spandex220–285 GSM, such as P4394 (87% polyester / 13% spandex) at 230 GSMFitted base layers, dresses and skirts
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Brushed Knit Weights for Your Collection

Choose 260–310 GSM brushed knit for thermal base layers and underwear, 250–300 GSM for dresses and loungewear, 280–350 GSM for casual trousers and knit jackets, and 280–395 GSM for sweatshirts.

Below 200 GSM

0 qualities

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200–299 GSM

14 qualities

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300 GSM and above

11 qualities

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Brushed Knit vs Fleece Knit and French Terry

Buyers often weigh these three for warmth and softness; the difference is how much of the surface is raised.

FeatureBrushed KnitFleece KnitFrench Terry
SurfaceShort, fine nap on a flat knitBack loops brushed into a deep napFlat loops on the reverse, not brushed
Base structureJersey, rib, interlock or double knitLoopback knitLoopback knit
Warmth for its weightModerateHighLight to moderate
Typical weights in our library260–340 GSM280–380 GSM270–400 GSM
Typical garmentsThermal tops, dresses and loungewearHoodies, sweatpants and jacketsHoodies, joggers and shorts
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Brushed Knit Fabric Recommendations

Xiwen Zhang, our co-founder and CEO, recommends these brushed weights and blends for the warm, close-to-skin pieces our customers develop most often, drawing on our knit fabric experience since 2009.

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Brushed Knit Fabric FAQs

Is brushed a fibre or a finish?

A finish. Brushing or sanding raises fibres on a jersey, rib, interlock or double knit after knitting. The same base fabric can be supplied brushed on the face, the back or both.

What is the difference between brushed knit and fleece?

Brushed knit has a short, fine nap on a flat knit and suits close-fitting thermal tops and dresses. Fleece is a loopback knit whose back loops are brushed into a deeper nap; it is warmer and bulkier, and most of ours weigh 280–380 GSM.

Which brushed fabric should I choose for thermal base layers?

Choose 260–310 GSM in a viscose/acrylic/spandex or viscose/polyester/spandex blend. These are the main thermal blends in our library; some add a small share of wool for extra warmth.

Which tests matter for brushed thermal knits?

Pilling, because brushing raises fibre ends on the surface. The viscose/acrylic thermal blends at 260–350 GSM need the revolutions stated, and an anti-pilling finish is the usual option when a grade falls short. Add shrinkage after washing and, for thermal underwear worn next to the skin, perspiration fastness and pH.

What is the minimum order quantity for brushed knit fabric?

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

Brushed Knit Fabric Guides

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