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Stretch french terry typically has a composition of 93.5% cotton and 6.5% spandex, an elastic knitted textile whose smooth front side and looped or brushed reverse side provides comfortable wear and good warmth. The spandex content adds elasticity to the material, so it follows the body’s movement well while maintaining its shape. It is a popular base material for sweaters, sweatshirts, casual wear and lining materials, where both comfort and elasticity are important. It can also be made in many cotton, viscose, modal or bamboo-based variants, combined with elastic yarn. With a brushed reverse side, the same material is stretch brushed fabric.
STRETCH FRENCH TERRY DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Stretch French terry
Stretch French terry is an elastic knitted-looped textile with a smooth face side and a looped or brushed back side. The most common composition is approximately 95% cotton–5% spandex fabric, but other yarns such as cotton-polyester, viscose, modal fabric, bamboo, or their polyester-blended variants are also combined with elastic rubber yarn. This construction can provide a pleasant feel and good thermal sensation. French terry is a versatile base material used for making various apparel products, lining materials, insulating textiles or even wiping cloths. The combination of cotton and polyester contributes to the material's durability and easy handling.
Composition and structure
Our Stretch French terry is a textile with a composition of 93.5% cotton and 6.5% spandex. Due to its natural origin, the cotton base material provides breathable and skin-friendly properties, while the spandex fibres give the material elasticity. This combination allows the material to follow body movement well while retaining its shape. Its spandex-free, stiffer version is French terry.
The structure of Stretch French terry is made using knitting technology. The top side of the material generally has a smooth, even surface, while the back side may have a looped or slightly brushed structure. This dual structure allows the material to provide comfortable wear, while the back side can contribute to thermal insulation or moisture absorption. If the reverse side is brushed as well, we are already talking about stretch brushed fabric.
Material characteristics
Stretch French terry has several properties that make it suitable for making various textile products. The knitted structure and the combination of base materials ensure the material's practical usability.
- smooth front surface
- elastic structure
- looped or brushed back side
- pleasant feel based on cotton
- more durable structure with polyester content
- textile providing good thermal sensation
- easy to cut and sew
These properties allow Stretch French terry to appear as a base material for various textile products.
Applications
One of the most common application areas of Stretch French terry is the apparel industry. Various comfort garments, such as jumpers, sweatshirt tops or loungewear, can be made from it. The knitted structure and pleasant feel can provide comfortable wear. For the sleeve ends and the waist section, ribbing is usually chosen to go with it.
Material selection considerations
When choosing Stretch French terry, it is worth considering the material's thickness, composition, and spandex content. Thicker Stretch French terry textiles are often more suitable for warmer apparel products, while lighter variants may be more practical for comfort apparel use.
Stretch French terry can be made in various colours and surface designs, allowing for the realisation of different apparel and textile projects. A thinner, single-layer elastic pair to it is stretch cotton jersey.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stretch French terry made of?
French terry is generally made from a combination of cotton and polyester fibres, which can provide a soft feel and more durable structure.
How does French terry differ from jersey fabric?
Stretch French terry is generally thicker and its back side may have a looped or brushed structure, while jersey textile is generally thinner and has a smoother surface.
What is Stretch French terry fabric used for?
Stretch French terry can be used for apparel products, as a lining material, and for insulating textiles.
Does Stretch French terry provide comfortable wear?
Due to the elastane content and knitted structure, Stretch French terry can often provide more comfortable wear for various apparel products.