French Terry vs Brushed Fleece for Apparel OEM

Terry and fleece are different loft and finish stories. Pick the hand for the silhouette, lock CloudTouch™ or the approved knit path, then sample wash and pilling before colour bulk.

French terry and brushed fleece solve different lounge hands. OEM buyers should lock finish + GSM + pilling grade before merchandising “soft hoodie” as a single SKU promise.

Practical comparison

French terry — loop back, smoother face; CloudTouch™ 260 is the published named base
Brushed fleece — loftier hand; often higher GSM family — confirm wash and pilling on proto

Named path: CloudTouch™. Conflicts → Fabric Selector.

Manufacture

Knitwear manufacturer desk for hoodies / zips / joggers. Cost/MOQ context: hoodie manufacturing cost & MOQ.

FAQ

Which should I choose for premium hoodies?

CloudTouch™ 260 French terry is the named lounge base for many programmes. Brushed fleece families often sit heavier — confirm GSM and pilling gates on sample.

Where is the manufacturer desk?

Knitwear manufacturer hub. Use Fabric Selector with product = hoodie to surface CloudTouch™ vs custom routes.

MOQ?

Standard garment MOQ typically 150 pcs per style / colour; fabric metres for exclusive yarn are briefed separately.