Apparel brands
Custom-dyed, precise-GSM French terry for fleece lines, streetwear hoodies, lounge sets, and activewear.
Mill-direct wholesale knit sourcing
Wholesale French Terry Fabric Sourcing & Bulk Production
French terry is defined by its loop structure, weight, yarn, width, and finishing—not simply by a name on a purchase order.
Fenalt coordinates verified mills and dye houses from yarn engineering and lab-dip approval through compacting, inspection, roll packaging, and export logistics.
Wholesale model
Control the loop structure before it becomes a garment
Fenalt provides a fully managed fabric sourcing and production solution for apparel brands, private-label lines, and garment factories. We coordinate directly with verified knitting mills and dye houses rather than operating as an open-market stock broker.
Yarn consistency, loop integrity, dimensional stability, colorfastness, stenter framing, mechanical compacting, and export logistics are treated as one technical workflow, protecting both new and repeat orders.
Buyer profiles
A fabric program for every commercial handoff
Garment factories
Reliable bulk knit supply delivered to regional manufacturing hubs under managed technical supervision.
Private label distributors
Core blank colors such as black, heather grey, and optical white packaged for international transit.
Promotional agencies
Heavyweight, print-ready loop-back knits for premium corporate apparel and high-volume merchandise.
Technical specification
Define French terry by the parts that matter
The matrix below turns the fabric brief into measurable decisions for mill development and repeat procurement.
| Parameter | Standard and custom specification |
|---|---|
| Weight range | 280–350 GSM mid-weight standard; 360–450 GSM heavyweight or custom |
| Yarn composition | 100% combed compact cotton, cotton/polyester, elastane blends, GOTS organic cotton, or recycled polyester |
| Yarn count | 20s/1, 30s/1, or 32s/1 face yarn, with custom low-twist loop yarns for a softer loop structure |
| Loop structure | Standard un-brushed loop-back, micro-loop, diagonal loop, or fleece/brushed back |
| Finishing | Mechanical compacting, enzymatic wash, silicone softener, anti-pilling finish, or water-repellent treatment |
| Width and color | 170–185 cm open width, tubular or custom open-width options, Pantone TPX/TCX matching, yarn-dyed stripe, or melange |
Face side
Smooth surface built with 30s/1 or 32s/1 fine combed yarn.
Tie yarn
Binding layer using a cotton or polyester filament.
Back loops
Textured loops using heavier 10s/1 or 12s/1 loop yarn.
Sourcing options
Standard mill runs or custom fabric engineering
Scheduled mill run
Faster access to core qualities
For compressed windows, Fenalt coordinates standard constructions such as 320 GSM 100% combed cotton or 80/20 CVC in high-demand neutrals. Lab-dip sign-off remains part of the process, with full ANSI/ASQ inspection protocols.
Custom engineering
Build from yarn to finish
- Exact fiber blends with elastane, modal, or recycled polyester.
- Custom weight and gauge for target GSM and density.
- Pantone TPX/TCX piece-dyeing with shade-band limits.
- Peach-skin brushing, bio-polishing, or agreed flame-retardant chemistry.
Roll planning
Packaging and commercial tiers that protect the lot
Bulk roll standards
- Integrated apparel MOQ: 50 pieces per style when fabric is part of a managed garment program.
- Fabric-only minimums: dye-lot thresholds depend on construction, mill, coloration, and order specification and are confirmed during sourcing.
- Packaging: inner HDPE tubing, woven polypropylene outer sacks, and 20–25 kg rolls on 2–3 inch cardboard tubes.
Pricing drivers
The quote follows the specification
Mill-direct pricing is scaled by total linear meters, GSM, yarn selection such as combed, carded, or organic, and color depth across light, medium, dark, or reactive heather shades.
Finishing controls
Prepare the knit for the garment that follows
01
Preshrinkage
Mechanical compacting or stenter framing limits residual dimensional shrinkage toward standard commercial tolerances, typically within 3–5% after home laundering.
02
Print preparation
Enzymatic bio-wash can smooth surface hairiness and create a flatter surface for high-density screen printing, DTG, or chest embroidery.
03
Colorfastness
Reactive dyes are selected to target Grade 4 or higher against washing, dry and wet rubbing, and light exposure.
Quality control
Four points of inspection before export
Fabric inspection
Backlit tables and ASTM D3990 checks identify slubs, needle lines, drop stitches, oil spots, and other structural defects.
Testing
Physical and chemical
GSM variance is checked toward ±3%, with colorfastness, pilling resistance under ISO 12945-2, skew, and bowing limits assessed before dispatch.
Release
AQL 2.5 threshold
Finished lots meet ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II inspection before roll packing, export documentation, and delivery under the agreed Incoterm.
Managed supply route
From specification to delivery
- 01
Specification review
Set GSM, fiber, width, color, and hand-feel targets.
- 02
Lab dips
Produce swatches and lab dips in 10–15 days plus courier.
- 03
Mill production
Schedule knitting, dyeing, and finishing after approval.
- 04
Quality verification
Run AQL 2.5 and physical metric checks before packing.
- 05
Logistics execution
Coordinate export documents, customs, and DAP or FOB delivery.
Questions & answers
Wholesale French terry FAQ
Does Fenalt sell open-stock French terry?
Fenalt coordinates dedicated bulk production and managed mill allocations to the approved technical specification rather than selling clearance stock. This protects shade and physical consistency across repeat orders.
What are the minimum order quantities?
For integrated apparel manufacturing, the standard MOQ is 50 pieces per style. Fabric-only roll orders follow the relevant mill and dye-lot minimums, confirmed during sourcing.
What is the difference between loop-back and brushed French terry?
Loop-back French terry keeps soft, un-brushed loops on the underside for breathability and moisture absorption. Brushed French terry, often called fleece, is mechanically napped for more thermal retention.
What are the lead times for wholesale fabric?
Sampling takes 10–15 days for production plus 3–5 days courier shipping. Bulk production takes 15–20 days from pre-production sample sign-off to export dispatch.
Which delivery terms are supported?
DAP is suited to small-batch courier shipments delivered to your facility. FOB is suited to bulk sea freight from the designated origin port or regional mill export point.
How is shrinkage controlled?
Stenter framing and mechanical compacting set the fabric width and relax the knit structure, maintaining residual shrinkage within standard commercial apparel tolerances, typically around 3–5% after laundering.
Next step
Source the right loop structure
Share your target GSM, composition, width, color, and hand-feel reference. Fenalt will coordinate the mill brief and quality path.