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100% Cotton Hoodies & Sweatshirts — Fleece Manufacturing

Fleece programmes are where fabric weight and brushing quality decide the whole product. We run 280–420 gsm 100% cotton fleece and French terry on circular knitting machines dedicated to heavyweight yarns, with controlled raising so the back pile stays even across the roll.

Fabric
Brushed-back fleece / French terry / loopback / compact fleece
Weight
280 / 320 / 360 / 400 / 420 gsm
MOQ
300 pcs per style per colour
Lead time
10–14 days sampling · 30–35 days bulk

What you get as standard

  • Controlled raising keeps pile height consistent from roll to roll
  • Anti-pilling finish tested to ISO 12945-2 grade 4
  • Matching rib developed on the same dye lot to avoid shade deviation
  • Oversized, boxy or drop-shoulder blocks graded from your tech pack

Technical specification

Technical specification for 100% Cotton Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Fabric weight280–420 gsm (±5% tolerance)
BrushingSingle or double raising, 24–28 gauge control
Pilling resistanceGrade 4 after 7,200 revolutions (ISO 12945-2)
HoodTwo-panel or three-panel, jersey or fleece lining
TrimsFlat or round drawcord, matte or metal eyelets, nickel-free
Cuffs & hem2×2 rib with elastane or 100% cotton rib
WashEnzyme, silicone, garment dye, acid wash
CertificationOEKO-TEX STANDARD 100; GRS for recycled cotton blends

Decoration and finishing

  • Chenille and chain-stitch embroidery
  • Oversized screen and puff print
  • Appliqué and patch work
  • Garment dye with enzyme wash
  • Custom drawcord tips and eyelets

Print and embroidery are developed on the actual bulk fabric, not on a substitute, because ink absorption and stitch recovery change with yarn count and finish. Sew-out and strike-off approvals are standard before bulk.

100% Cotton Hoodies & Sweatshirts: buyer questions

What is your minimum order quantity for 100% cotton hoodies & sweatshirts?

300 pcs per style per colour. The constraint is not the sewing line but the dyehouse: a jet dyeing machine has a minimum bath size, so a custom shade below roughly 150–300 kg carries a surcharge. We hold greige and core shades to keep small first drops economically viable, and we can run 30–50 salesman samples before you commit to bulk.

Which fabric weights can you produce for 100% cotton hoodies & sweatshirts?

Standard weights are 280 / 320 / 360 / 400 / 420 gsm, held within a ±5% tolerance on finished fabric. If you need a weight outside that range we will develop it, which adds roughly 10–15 days to the sampling calendar. We recommend specifying fabric weight together with yarn count and finish state, because the same gsm in a coarse and a fine yarn produces completely different handfeel.

Can you match a physical sample we already have?

Yes. Send the sample and we will reverse-engineer the fabric — yarn count, loop length or weave, weight, finish and shade — and quote against a matching or an approved alternative. Where we cannot match exactly, we will say so and explain where the difference will show.

Which certifications apply to this programme?

All programmes ship under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, class I for babywear and class II for the rest. GOTS organic cotton is available on knit and woven programmes with a scope certificate and a transaction certificate per shipment. amfori BSCI and SMETA 4-pillar audit reports are shared under NDA.

Start a 100% cotton hoodies & sweatshirts programme

Tell us the quantity, target market and delivery window. We will confirm fabric availability and come back with options.