Cotton Lycra French Terry Fabric for Sweatshirts, Sportswear and Casual Apparel
Cotton Lycra French Terry fabric is widely used for sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers, school uniforms, casual wear, children’s clothing, lightweight outerwear and athleisure garments. The added stretch improves comfort and fit, making it suitable for activewear and modern everyday apparel.
| Fabric Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 95% Cotton / 5% Lycra or 85% Cotton / 10% Polyester / 5% Lycra | Fabric Structure | French Terry Knit |
| Weight (GSM) | 250–320 GSM | Yarn Count | 32S–40S Cotton Yarn |
| Width | 170–185 cm | Knitting Gauge | 18G–24G |
| Elasticity | 2-Way Stretch with Lycra | Fabric Finish | Dyed, Brushed or Peach Finish |
| Surface Style | Diagonal French Terry / Twill Terry Surface | Back Side | Loop Back or Lightly Brushed |
| Color Options | Solid Dyed, Reactive Dyed, Custom Pantone Colors | MOQ | 500–1000 kg per Color |
Product Overview & Key Features
Cotton Lycra French Terry fabric is a medium to heavy weight knitted fabric developed for sweatshirts, hoodies and athleisure garments. The fabric is produced with a French terry knitting structure featuring a smooth face and looped back, while the addition of Lycra provides controlled stretch and shape retention. Compared with standard cotton French terry, this fabric offers improved flexibility, making finished garments more comfortable during movement.
With a cotton-rich composition, the fabric remains soft, breathable and skin-friendly, while the moderate fabric weight provides warmth without excessive bulk. It is suitable for autumn and winter apparel, school uniform fabrics, sportswear and casual outerwear. Depending on the required hand feel, the fabric can be supplied with a clean loop-back finish or a lightly brushed surface for additional softness.
Key Features
- Cotton-rich French terry construction with added Lycra stretch
- Soft hand feel and good breathability
- Excellent recovery and shape retention after repeated wear
- Suitable for sweatshirts, hoodies, joggers and sportswear
- Available in loop-back or brushed finish
- Supports reactive dyeing and custom color development
- Medium to heavy weight fabric for autumn and winter garments
Customization Options
- Fabric weight customization from 250 to 320 GSM
- Cotton / Lycra composition adjustment based on garment requirements
- Yarn count selection including 32S and 40S cotton yarn
- Fabric width adjustment between 170 cm and 185 cm
- Loop-back, brushed or peach-finish surface options
- Reactive dyeing, pigment dyeing and custom Pantone color matching
- Compatible with screen printing, digital printing and all-over print designs
- Enzyme wash, silicone wash and softener finishing available
- Anti-pilling and anti-shrink treatments for improved garment performance
- Custom roll length, packing method and production MOQ