Brushed · Diagonal · Intersoft · French Terry
Wholesale French Terry &
Sweatshirt Fleece Fabric
The core fabric of hoodies, joggers and sweatshirts: brushed & diagonal three-thread fleece, anti-pill Intersoft (40/60 cotton-poly) at 310-320 gsm, plus heavyweight French terry at 420-440 gsm. MOQ just 50 kg — shipped from Istanbul in 2-5 business days, EU delivery in 3-7 days with A.TR certificates.
Definition
What Is Three-Thread Fleece & French Terry?
Short answer: Three-thread fleece is a thick, durable sweatshirt knit made with three yarn systems (ground, binder and filler). Altunkaya Tekstil knits it from a 65% cotton / 35% polyester blend at 310-320 gsm. The brushed (şardonlu) variant has a warm napped inner face for winter; the diagonal variant is left flat for mid-season. French terry is the looped premium member at 420-440 gsm — the world standard for hoodies and joggers.
Brushed Three-Thread — warm napped inner face
French Terry — looped inner face, 420-440 gsm
Product Range
The Three-Thread Family — Four Variants
All from 50 kg, at factory-direct prices.
Brushed Three-Thread
310-320 gsm · 65% Cotton 35% PES · 180-185 cm
Brushed, cottony, warm inner face. The standard for winter tracksuits, hoodies and sweatshirts. Melange color options available.
Diagonal Three-Thread
310-320 gsm · 65% Cotton 35% PES · 180-185 cm
Flat, unbrushed inner face — cooler and lighter. For mid-season tracksuits and everyday sportswear.
French Terry
420-440 gsm · Cotton · 180 cm
Looped inner face, the firmest and heaviest group. The world standard for premium sweatshirts and joggers.
Intersoft
310-320 gsm · 40% Cotton 60% PES · 180-185 cm
Polyester-forward blend with a soft, light hand. For year-round tracksuits and everyday casualwear.
Applications
What Is Sweatshirt Fabric Used For?
The highest-volume fabric group in sportswear and casual apparel.
Tracksuits
Sweatshirts
Hoodies
Joggers & Sportswear
Kids' Tracksuits
Corporate / Team Wear
Zip Jackets
Shorts & Capris
Comparison
Three-Thread vs. Two-Thread vs. Polar Fleece
A quick guide to choosing within the sweat fabric group.
| Fabric | Composition | GSM | Key Property | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushed Three-Thread | 65% Cotton 35% PES | 310-320 | Warm brushed inner face | Winter tracksuits, hoodies |
| Diagonal Three-Thread | 65% Cotton 35% PES | 310-320 | Flat inner face, cool | Mid-season tracksuits |
| Intersoft | 40% Cotton 60% PES | 310-320 | Soft hand, lightweight | Year-round tracksuits |
| French Terry | Cotton | 420-440 | Terry loops, heaviest | Premium sweatshirts |
| Anti-Pill Polar Fleece | 100% Polyester | 270-280 | Light, quick-drying | Jackets, outerwear |
Product Videos
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Brushed Three-Thread Fleece
Diagonal Three-Thread
FAQ
Wholesale Sweatshirt Fabric — Common Questions
What is three-thread fleece fabric?
Three-thread fleece takes its name from the three separate yarn systems used in its knit (ground, binder and loop/filler yarn), producing a thick, durable sweatshirt fabric. Altunkaya Tekstil knits it from a 65% cotton / 35% polyester blend at 310-320 gsm. It is the standard fabric for tracksuits, sweatshirts and hoodies.
What is the difference between brushed and diagonal three-thread fleece?
Both share the same knit structure; the difference is the inside finish. In brushed (şardonlu) three-thread the inner face is brushed up into a soft, warm cotton-like nap for winter garments. In diagonal (unbrushed) three-thread the inner face is left flat — cooler and lighter, preferred for mid-season tracksuits.
Is French terry a three-thread fabric?
French terry is the looped, unbrushed premium member of the three-thread family. Its inner face is formed of small terry loops and, at 420-440 gsm, it has a firm, heavyweight drape. It is the worldwide standard fabric for premium sweatshirts and joggers.
What GSM should sweatshirt fabric be?
Standard three-thread fleece is 310-320 gsm, ideal for winter tracksuits and sweatshirts. Heavier variants (340+ gsm) are used for premium hoodies, while French terry at 420-440 gsm is the firmest, heaviest option in the sweat group.
What is the difference between two-thread and three-thread fleece?
Two-thread fleece is knitted with two yarn systems; it is thinner (240-280 gsm) and suited to summer/mid-season sweatwear. Three-thread adds an extra filler yarn, making it thicker, warmer and more durable — the standard for winter tracksuits and hoodies.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for wholesale sweatshirt fabric?
Our MOQ is 50 kg per color for brushed three-thread, diagonal three-thread, Intersoft and French terry. Stock colors ship in 2-5 business days; custom Pantone/RAL dyeing takes 10-15 business days. EU shipments arrive in 3-7 days with A.TR movement certificates.
What is Intersoft fabric?
Intersoft is Altunkaya Tekstil's anti-pill member of the three-thread family, knit from a 40% cotton / 60% polyester blend at 310-320 gsm. Compared to standard brushed three-thread (65% cotton), Intersoft's higher polyester ratio gives it a lighter, softer hand and quicker drying time — ideal for year-round tracksuits and everyday casualwear rather than winter-only garments.
What is the width of French terry fabric?
French terry fabric is 180 cm wide. Always confirm the width before planning your cut: the fabric is sold by weight, so metre yield depends directly on it.
What is French terry fabric made of?
French terry fabric is cotton. Composition is the first figure that determines shrinkage, pilling and care behaviour — ask for it in writing on the order.
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