French Terry

French Terry is the sweatshirt fabric with smooth face and looped back, not brushed. Lightweight sweatshirt material, absorbent inside loops, smooth outside for printing. The base for all modern hoodies.

Construction & Specifications

• Structure: 3-thread construction - face yarn, binding yarn, loop yarn
• Machine: French terry circular 20-24G, 3-thread feeder
• Weight: 240-350 GSM - Mid to Heavy
• Yarn: Cotton 100% loop, Cotton Poly face, Polyester
• Features: Smooth outside, small loops inside 2mm, unbrushed

Key Characteristics

• Smooth outside for printing, loopy soft inside
• Medium weight, warm but breathable
• Absorbent loops inside - sweat friendly
• Less warm than fleece, good for layering

Common Uses

• Sweatshirts: Hoodies, crewnecks, joggers lightweight
• Sport: Training wear, pre and post game
• Casual: Everyday comfort wear, loungewear

Care & Quality Tips

Wash cold inside out to protect loops, no fabric softener - reduces absorbency. French terry is base - if brushed becomes fleece. Check loop size - small loops higher quality.