French Terry Fabric - The Best Choice for Sustainable Fashion

Emerging in the 1980s in France, French Terry fabric stands out as one of the durable and versatile synthetic fabrics. Made from synthetic materials with a primary natural origin, making it environmentally safe, this type of fabric has found diverse applications in the fashion industry and remains popular as a sustainable fashion fabric. Let’s explore more about this fabric with Tbond in the following article.

1. French Terry Fabric in The Fashion Industry

What is French Terry fabric?

French Terry Fabric is a flexible knitted fabric with loops on the inside and a smooth surface on the outside. The fabric can be made from 100% cotton or a blend of cotton and spandex, rayon, lycra, polyester, or organic soy.

This knitted fabric has a soft texture, woven with loops stacked in a cross-grain pattern resembling fish scales. Thanks to this surface, French Terry fabric enhances sweat absorption and airness when worn. Therefore, it is commonly used for making children’s clothing, jackets, or sportswear.

Common Types of French Terry Fabrics

In the current market, there are various types of French Terry fabrics with blends of different fibers

Cotton French Terry: Made from 100% cotton, this is the most widely used French Terry fabric in the fashion industry. It is favored for its soft and gentle feel on the skin, suitable for tropical and seasonal climates.
Blended French Terry: Blended with fibers such as Rayon, Spandex, or Lycra. These blends enhance the fabric’s durability, elasticity, and moisture-wicking properties.
Polyester French Terry: Made from durable lightweight polyester fibers, this type is commonly used in sportswear thanks to its high breathability.

2. Key Advantages of French Terry Fabric

French Terry fabric is crafted with stacked loops, creating a soft and gentle feel for the skin. Simultaneously, the fabric’s airness and high moisture-wicking properties make it an ideal choice for sports or vigorous activities in sunny weather.

In addition to its softness and comfort, French Terry fabric is recognized for its durability. This type of fabric is highly resistant to damage or deformation, except under strong physical impact. This robustness is a significant advantage, making fabric maintenance much more straightforward and convenient.

Besides, The outer surface of French Terry fabric is smooth, sleek, and aesthetically pleasing, making it suitable for designing a variety of fashion garments at different price points, catering to diverse customers.

Finally, French Terry fabric is considered a sustainable fabric as it is made from natural fiber, such as cotton – a fiber with high biodegradability. Moreover, many clothing brands are now incorporating organic cotton French Terry fabric into their design collections to minimize negative environmental impacts.

3. The Differences Between French Terry and Terry Fabric

French Terry fabric and Terry fabric are often confused, and many people think they are the same. However, in terms of fiber, French Terry fabric tends to be softer and smoother than traditional Terry fabric. Traditional Terry fabric can be made from some fibers such as linen, silk, polyester, and other synthetic blends.

Additionally, you can easily recognize Terry fabric because both sides of this fabric have large looped fibers that are different from French Terry’s knit structure.

4. Tips to Care for French Terry Fabric:

Here are some tips that you can use to care for your French Terry fabric:

Wash with cold water: To prevent fabric shrinkage and color fading, wash French Terry clothing with cold water instead of hot water.
Use gentle detergent: Opt for a mild detergent that does not contain harsh chemicals and strong fragrances to help preserve the fabric’s durability.
Avoid bleach: Refrain from using bleach on your clothes as it can damage the fabric and cause color fading.
Dry the Fabric at low temperature: To prevent shrinking, dry your clothes at a low temperature. You can also hang them in the sun to minimize color fading.
Store in a dry place: When storing your clothes, ensure they are clean and keep them in a dry place to avoid moisture buildup and mold formation.

Currently, Tbond is a specialized provider of premium textile products, including French Terry. To stay updated on fabrics and the latest fashion trends, visit our showroom for any support.

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Table of contents -

1 1. French Terry Fabric in The Fashion Industry

1.1 What is French Terry fabric?

1.2 Common Types of French Terry Fabrics

2 2. Key Advantages of French Terry Fabric

3 3. The Differences Between French Terry and Terry Fabric

4 4. Tips to Care for French Terry Fabric:

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