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TERRY KNIT · FABRIC SOURCING

Terry Knit Fabric Manufacturer

Runtang Textile manufactures terry knit fabrics with towelling-style loops for polo shirts, T-shirts, streetwear, casual trousers and lounge sets. Choose cotton/polyester, polyester/cotton or polyester/viscose terry, including jacquard loop patterns. Stock orders start at 1 roll (~23 kg) per colour; custom colours start at 200 kg per colour.

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KF1929 terry knit fabric, 100% cotton, 320 GSM

Collection & Ordering at a Glance

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 Terry Knit Fabrics

Explore our online terry knit range, backed by a library of 60 options.

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Looking for More Terry Knit Options?

Our fabric library includes 60 terry knit options. Contact us for more compositions, weights and colours for your collection.

What Is Terry Knit Fabric?

Terry knit fabric carries rows of small yarn loops on its surface, the towelling texture familiar from beach cover-ups and retro polo shirts. An extra pile yarn is knitted in alongside the ground yarn and held up as loops, so the surface feels full, textured and absorbent. Unlike French terry, where flat loops sit on the reverse behind a smooth face, our terry knits are chosen for the loop surface itself. All 60 terry qualities in our library weigh 220–380 GSM, most of them 240–300 GSM, and cotton/polyester is the main blend. About a third also have a jacquard pattern worked into the loops. Loops add bulk at seams and can catch on hook-and-loop tape or rough trims, so check closures and trims on a sample.

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Terry Knit Fabrics by Composition

Cotton/polyester terry covers most of our range; polyester-rich and viscose blends give a lighter, smoother loop.

Fabric typeFabric examplesApparel applications
Cotton/polyester terry220–380 GSM, such as P8720 (80% cotton / 20% polyester) at 255 GSMPolo shirts, streetwear tops and casual trousers
Polyester/cotton terry220–320 GSM, such as P7671 (68% polyester / 32% cotton) at 235 GSMKnit jackets, sweatshirts and streetwear
Polyester/viscose terry230–350 GSM, such as RT-244033 (77% polyester / 23% viscose) at 280 GSMT-shirts, dresses and loungewear
Jacquard terry with patterned loops230–300 GSM, such as P7672 (75% cotton / 25% polyester) at 235 GSMStatement jackets, trousers and resort sets
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Terry Knit Weights for Your Collection

Choose 240–255 GSM terry for polo shirts, 240–300 GSM for T-shirts and streetwear tops, 230–265 GSM for lounge sets, and 245–310 GSM for sweatshirts, casual trousers and knit jackets that need more body.

Below 200 GSM

3 qualities

3

200–299 GSM

22 qualities

22

300 GSM and above

19 qualities

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Terry Knit vs French Terry and Fleece Knit

All three are loop-based knits, but the loops sit in different places and change how the fabric looks and feels.

FeatureTerry KnitFrench TerryFleece Knit
Where the loops areRaised on the surface, like towellingFlat on the reverse, behind a smooth faceOn the reverse, brushed into a nap
Hand feelTextured and absorbentSmooth outside, looped insideSoft, warm and fuzzy inside
Typical weights in our library240–300 GSM270–400 GSM280–380 GSM
Best seasonSpring and summerYear-roundAutumn and winter
Typical garmentsPolos, tees, shorts and lounge setsHoodies, joggers and sweatsuitsHoodies, sweatpants and jackets

Explore: French Terry Fleece Knit

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Terry Knit Fabric Recommendations

Xiwen Zhang, our co-founder and CEO, recommends these terry weights and blends for the summer and leisure pieces where a towelling texture is the point, drawing on our knit fabric experience since 2009.

Terracotta towelling terry knit polo shirt with camp collar, laid flat

RETRO RESORT TEXTURE

Towelling Polo Shirts

Weight
240–255 GSM
Composition
Cotton/polyester
Hand feel
Soft, looped and absorbent
Read moreRead less — Towelling Polo Shirts

Choose 240–255 GSM cotton/polyester terry for towelling polo shirts. The loop face gives the relaxed, resort-style look buyers expect from a terry polo, and a cotton-rich blend keeps it absorbent in warm weather.

Cream oversized terry knit T-shirt with a towelling texture, laid flat

THE LARGEST USE IN OUR LIBRARY

Terry T-Shirts & Streetwear Tops

Weight
240–300 GSM
Composition
Cotton/polyester or polyester/viscose
Hand feel
Full and textured
Read moreRead less — Terry T-Shirts & Streetwear Tops

For boxy tees and streetwear tops, start with 240–300 GSM terry. Streetwear is the most common use for terry in our library, and the loop surface takes tonal embroidery and patches well.

Sage green terry knit drawstring shorts and wide-leg trousers, laid flat

MATCHING SETS FOR WARM DAYS

Terry Shorts & Casual Trousers

Weight
235–310 GSM
Composition
Cotton/polyester
Hand feel
Soft, with a textured face
Read moreRead less — Terry Shorts & Casual Trousers

235–310 GSM cotton/polyester terry works well for drawstring shorts and relaxed trousers, often cut from the same quality as a terry polo or tee. Pick the heavier end for trousers so the legs hang cleanly.

Sky blue terry knit crewneck sweatshirt with ribbed cuffs, laid flat

A LIGHTER ALTERNATIVE TO FLEECE

Terry Sweatshirts

Weight
245–300 GSM
Composition
Cotton/polyester or polyester/cotton
Hand feel
Textured, light and breathable
Read moreRead less — Terry Sweatshirts

For spring sweatshirts, choose 245–300 GSM terry. It gives a crewneck a textured outer face without the warmth of brushed fleece, which suits transitional seasons and beachwear collections.

Navy and ecru jacquard terry knit overshirt jacket with a checkerboard pattern, laid flat

PATTERN IN THE LOOPS

Jacquard Terry Jackets

Weight
230–290 GSM
Composition
Cotton/polyester or polyester/cotton
Hand feel
Structured, with a raised pattern
Read moreRead less — Jacquard Terry Jackets

For overshirts and light knit jackets, start with 230–290 GSM jacquard terry. The pattern is knitted into the loop surface rather than printed, so it stays visible after washing and adds interest to a simple shape.

Butter yellow towelling terry knit shirt and shorts lounge set, laid flat

SOFT FOR SLOW MORNINGS

Terry Lounge Sets

Weight
230–265 GSM
Composition
Cotton/polyester
Hand feel
Soft, absorbent and relaxed
Read moreRead less — Terry Lounge Sets

Choose 230–265 GSM cotton/polyester terry for lounge tops, robes and matching sets. The lighter weight keeps a set comfortable indoors, and the loops make it a natural choice for after-swim and spa-style pieces.

Xiwen Zhang
Reviewed byXiwen ZhangCo-founder & CEORuntang Textile Co., LtdLast reviewed:
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Terry Knit Fabric FAQs

What is the difference between terry knit and French terry?

Terry knit has its loops raised on the surface, giving a towelling texture. French terry has a smooth jersey face with flat loops on the reverse. Our terry knits mostly weigh 240–300 GSM, while our French terry runs heavier, at 270–400 GSM.

Can terry knit be used for towels?

Our terry knits are developed for apparel such as polo shirts, tees, lounge sets and shorts rather than towels. For beach cover-ups and after-swim pieces, choose a cotton-rich blend, which absorbs more water than a polyester-rich one.

Which terry weight should I choose for polo shirts and T-shirts?

Choose around 240–255 GSM for polo shirts and 240–300 GSM for T-shirts and streetwear tops. Cotton/polyester is the main blend for both in our library.

Which tests matter for terry knit polos and shorts?

The loops on the face are exposed, so check pilling and snagging on a sample, and rubbing fastness on dark shades. Cotton/polyester terry at 220–380 GSM also needs shrinkage after washing; loop fabrics often relax more in length, so set the length and width limits separately.

What is the minimum order quantity for terry knit fabric?

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

Terry Knit Fabric Guides

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

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