Knit Fabric Manufacturer Since 2009 · China

FRENCH TERRY · FABRIC SOURCING

French Terry Fabric Manufacturer

Runtang Textile manufactures French terry fabrics for hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers, shorts and knit jackets. Choose pure cotton, cotton/polyester or cotton/spandex loopback, from lighter summer weights to heavyweight streetwear. Stock orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour; custom colours start at 200 kg per colour.

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KF742 french terry knit fabric, 68% Cotton / 27% Polyester / 5% spandex, 250 GSM

Collection & Ordering at a Glance

French Terry 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 French Terry Fabrics

Explore our online French terry range, backed by a library of 476 options.

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KF619 french terry fabric, 62% polyester / 33% cotton / 5% spandex, 240 GSM

Item No.

KF619

Composition
62% polyester / 33% cotton / 5% spandex
Weight
240 GSM
Width
65/67″ (165/170 cm)

Looking for More French Terry Options?

Our fabric library includes 476 French terry options. Contact us for more compositions, weights and colours for your collection.

What Is French Terry Fabric?

French terry is a weft-knitted loopback fabric. The face is smooth like jersey, while the reverse carries rows of unbrushed loops formed by an extra backing yarn. These loops give the fabric body and a soft inner surface without the bulk of brushed fleece, which makes French terry a common choice for year-round sweatshirts and joggers. In our library, most French terry weighs between 270 and 400 GSM; pure cotton leads the heavier weights, and cotton/polyester the mid weights. French terry offers a clean face for printing, enough structure for relaxed silhouettes, and better breathability than fleece. Its limitations: the loops on the reverse can snag on rough surfaces, pure cotton qualities need a shrinkage check before cutting, and lighter weights are less warm than fleece.

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French Terry Fabrics by Composition

Pure cotton covers most heavy sweatwear in our library, while blends bring the weight, stretch and cost into line with the garment.

Fabric typeFabric examplesApparel applications
100% cotton French terry320–420 GSM in most qualities, such as KF1337 at 320 GSM and KF779 at 360 GSMHoodies, sweatshirts, heavyweight streetwear and knit jackets
Cotton/polyester French terry250–330 GSM, such as KF784 (83% cotton / 17% polyester) at 250 GSMSweatsuits, joggers and shorts
Cotton/spandex and cotton/polyester/spandex220–320 GSM, such as KF1350 (95% cotton / 5% spandex) at 260 GSMFitted joggers, shorts and sweat dresses
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French Terry Weights for Your Collection

Choose 220–300 GSM for shorts, T-shirts and lighter joggers, 280–360 GSM for year-round hoodies and sweatpants, and 360 GSM and above for heavyweight streetwear and knit jackets. About two-thirds of the French terry in our library weighs 300 GSM or more.

Below 200 GSM

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200–299 GSM

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300 GSM and above

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French Terry vs Fleece Knit and Terry Knit

All three have a loop or pile reverse, but they wear very differently. Compare the reverse surface and season before you sample.

FeatureFrench TerryFleece KnitTerry Knit
Reverse surfaceFlat, unbrushed loopsLoops brushed into a soft, raised napFuller loop pile, closer to towelling
Feel and warmthBreathable, mid-warmthSofter and warmerAbsorbent, with a textured hand
Typical weights in our library270–400 GSM280–380 GSM240–300 GSM
SeasonYear-roundAutumn and winterSpring and summer
Typical garmentsHoodies, joggers, shorts and sweatsuitsHoodies, sweatshirts and knit jacketsTowelling-look tees, shorts and lounge sets
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French Terry Fabric Recommendations

Xiwen Zhang, our co-founder and CEO, recommends these French terry weights and blends for the sweatwear and casual pieces our customers develop most often, drawing on our knit fabric experience since 2009.

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French Terry Fabric FAQs

What is the difference between French terry and brushed fleece?

French terry keeps the loops on its reverse unbrushed, so it feels lighter and breathes better. Fleece is brushed on the reverse to raise a soft nap, which adds warmth. Both are common at around 280–380 GSM in our library, so choose by feel and season rather than weight alone.

What GSM French terry should I use for a hoodie?

For year-round hoodies, most customers choose 280–360 GSM. Go to 320–400 GSM for heavyweight or oversized streetwear, and 220–300 GSM for shorts, tees and summer sets.

Can French terry be printed or embroidered?

Yes. The smooth face is the usual side for screen printing, DTF transfers and embroidery. Results depend on the fibre blend and colour, so test the print or embroidery on a sample of the selected fabric before bulk.

What should I test on a French terry hoodie?

Shrinkage first: loopback French terry relaxes in the wash, so agree an ISO 6330 procedure, the drying method and length and width limits. Then pilling on the face, with the revolutions stated, and wet rubbing on dark 100% cotton qualities. Compacting during finishing is the usual route when a shrinkage limit is tight.

What is the minimum order quantity for French terry fabric?

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

French Terry Knit Fabric Guides

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