Top 3 Popular Fabric for Hooides

Exploring Professional Hoodie Fabrics with HongyuApparel: French Terry, Fleece, and Spacer Fabric

At Hongyu Apparel, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, professional-grade hoodies that cater to a wide range of customer preferences.

Understanding the different fabrics used in hoodies is crucial for creating products that combine comfort, durability, and style.

This article introduces three popular and professional hoodie fabrics—French Terry, Fleece, and Spacer Fabric—detailing their unique properties and how they feel when worn or touched.

1. Fabric Swatches

2. Terry

French Terry is a knit fabric characterized by loops on one side and a smooth surface on the other. At Hongyu Apparel, we typically use 100% cotton or blends with a higher cotton content and less polyester. This choice minimizes pilling, a common issue when polyester content exceeds cotton.

Composition:

• Pure Coton: Hongyu Apparel normally use 100% Cotton French Terry hoodies, The fabric is breathable and absorbs moisture, making it suitable for both casual wear and light activities.
• Cotton&Polyester Mix: The smooth side of the fabric feels soft against the skin, while the looped side adds texture and absorbency.

Feature:

• Absorbency: The looped side of French Terry is highly absorbent, making it ideal for mild weather and activities where some sweat absorption is beneficial.
• Thickness: French Terry fabrics vary in thickness, typically measured in grams per square meter (GSM). Lighter French Terry (around 200-300 GSM) is suitable for warmer weather, while heavier French Terry (300-500 GSM) is also harder, which helps the clothing maintain its shape better and provides a more structured look.
• Pilling: By using 100% cotton or cotton-dominant blends, Hongyu Apparel ensures that the fabric remains soft and reduces the likelihood of pilling, which is more common in fabrics with higher polyester content.

Notice: We can also brush the inside of the French Terry fabric to make it softer and warmer, enhancing its insulating properties.

3. Fleece Fabric

Fleece is a synthetic fabric often made from polyester. At HongyuApparel, we use fleece with an outer surface of 100% cotton for a natural feel, while the inside fleece is polyester, providing warmth and softness. Stretch can be added by incorporating spandex.

Wear and Touch:

• Warmth: Fleece hoodies provide excellent insulation, trapping body heat and keeping the wearer warm even in chilly conditions.
• Softness: The inner fleece is plush and soft, creating a cozy feel. The outer cotton layer adds a natural, breathable texture.
• Lightweight: Despite its warmth, fleece is lightweight, making it comfortable for extended wear without feeling bulky.
• Breathability: The cotton outer layer allows for some breathability, preventing overheating during moderate activity.
• Thickness: Fleece fabrics can vary in thickness, with some being lightweight and suitable for layering, while others are thicker and provide more insulation.
• Stretch: Adding spandex to the blend can enhance the fabric’s stretch, offering greater flexibility and comfort.

Takeaway Note:

here are also many different kind of fleece

4. Spacer Fabric

Spacer fabric, also known as air cloth, is a modern, innovative material designed to provide breathability and lightweight comfort. It usually consists of two layers of fabric connected by a spacer yarn, creating a three-dimensional structure. It is typically made from 100% polyester or blends with spandex.

Wear and Touch:

• Breathability: Spacer fabric is highly breathable, allowing air to circulate freely and keeping the wearer cool and comfortable, even during intense activities.
• Lightweight: The unique structure of spacer fabric makes it exceptionally lightweight, providing comfort without compromising on insulation or support.
• Softness: Spacer fabric can vary in softness depending on the specific blend and construction. Some versions are incredibly soft to the touch, enhancing comfort.
• Innovative Design: The three-dimensional construction provides a modern aesthetic and functional benefits, such as enhanced airflow and moisture management.
• Thickness: Spacer fabrics can vary in thickness, with some being thin and lightweight for breathability, while others are thicker for added warmth and structure. The different thicknesses cater to varying needs, from lightweight summer hoodies to more insulated winter options.
• Stretch: Blending spandex with polyester in spacer fabric can enhance its stretchability, providing better fit and comfort.

Takeaway Note:

Hongyu Apparel excels at transforming creative ideas into successful fashion brands, offering comprehensive support and expertise in garment manufacturing. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction ensures that every project is a partnership, bringing visions to life with precision and care.

Conclusion

At HongyuApparel, we understand the importance of choosing the right fabric for your hoodies.

French Terry offers comfort and absorbency with minimal pilling, and its brushed inside provides extra warmth. Fleece provides warmth and softness with options for stretch, and spacer fabric delivers breathability and lightweight comfort with a modern design.

By selecting the appropriate fabric, we ensure our hoodies meet the highest standards of quality and style, catering to diverse customer needs and preferences.