Surajmal Shobhachand supplies French terry fabric and finished garments from India, including sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers and co-ord sets.
French terry is a sweatshirt knit with a jersey face. Specify its fibre content and finished weight separately.
French terry garments we supply
Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it in French terry.
Request a similar style→Single jersey or French terry?
Specify the reverse surface as well as the face.
Single jersey
The plain knit used for T-shirts has rows of stitch crowns on the reverse.
French terry
Float loops on the reverse give a sweatshirt its loop-back interior.
Choosing against brushed fleece
For a warmth comparison, match the fibre content, yarns and finished GSM. Specify the same two-end or three-end construction for both swatches.
Loop-back French terry
An unbrushed back leaves the knitted surface inside the sweatshirt.
Brushed fleece
Brushing the interior loops gives fleece its raised back.
Specifying French terry on a tech pack
- Construction
- State two-end or three-end and include a reference swatch. For two-end, specify the jersey-face yarn separately from the back yarn.
- Yarns
- Give the yarn counts and yarn types for each yarn system where known.
- Fibre content
- List each fibre and its percentage.
- Finished weight
- State grams per square metre, measured to ASTM D3776. Use the GSM calculator for a weighed swatch.[1]
- Wales and courses
- Specify the counts measured to ASTM D8007.[2]
- Fabric width
- Give the relaxed width, free of tension, measured to ISO 22198.[3]
- Finish
- State the back finish and any wash or softening finish.
- Rib reference
- Include the rib reference for cuffs, hem and waistband.
- Laundering and tests
- Set the wash and drying conditions, test methods and acceptance limits.
- Supply and costing
- State fabric or garment supply, colour and quantity. Add the garment reference and target price.
Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best.
Send this as a brief→Tests for French terry
| Test | Method | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensional change[4] | AATCC TM135 | Fabric length and width changes after home laundering. |
| Skew[5] | AATCC TM179 | Change in fabric skew after home laundering. |
| Pilling[6] | ISO 12945-2 | Resistance to pilling, fuzzing and matting by the modified Martindale method. |
| Visual grading[7] | ASTM D5430 | Fabric examination and grading by visual inspection. |
Common questions about french terry
Is French terry the same as cotton?
No. Cotton names the fibre; French terry names the knitted construction. Put the fibre percentages alongside the construction in the brief.
What GSM French terry should I choose?
Choose the weight against a swatch for the intended garment. Include the end construction and back finish in the fabric enquiry.
Is French terry the same as terry cloth?
No. French terry is knitted; woven terry cloth has uncut pile loops. Specify sweatshirt French terry when sending a fabric enquiry.
How do I get a French terry fabric price?
Send the fabric reference, composition, finished GSM, colour and metres for a fabric quote. Include the width and construction.
Can I buy French terry fabric on its own?
Yes. We supply French terry fabric by the metre for garment makers.
A question this does not answer? Ask us directly and we reply within 24 hours.
Developing a sweatshirt and jogger range?
Get a quote for the range. Send garment references or tech packs and colourways, with quantities and target prices for each style.
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