Melange (Heather) Polyester French Terry
| Weight | 160–320 g/m² (4.7–9.4 oz/yd²) In family: 150–350 g/m² · 4 fabrics |
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| Composition | 100% polyester melange yarn (a blend of differently coloured fibres → heathered); grey melange is most common. Cotton-PES melange also exists. |
| Knit type | Melange (heather) French terry · French Terry |
| Use class | Everyday |
| Stretch | Mechanical stretch |
| Knit | Same standard loop-back knit; the difference is in the yarn — knitted with melange (mixed-colour) yarn for a grainy/heathered surface colour. |
| Hand | Same hand as standard French terry; visually speckled/heathered, matte and natural. |
| Typical use | Melange sweatshirts · grey-melange hoodies · joggers · daily tops |
| Strength | Melange yarn gives a richer, grainier look than solid dye and disguises small stains/wear. |
| Watch for | Lot-to-lot tone consistency can be hard since colour comes from the yarn; it affects only the look, not warmth/durability. |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | ±5% (±6–7% on heavy/brushed variants) |
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| Width | Open width typ. 150–200 cm; tubular typ. 70–100 cm (half-circumference). Varies with cylinder diameter (30–34″)/gauge and finished-width setting |
| Shrinkage (wash) | After-wash dimensional change typ. width −3 to −7%, length −3 to −7% (heat-set + compacting pulls toward the lower end; predominantly shrinkage direction). No hygroscopic shrink in 100% PES; looped-back relaxation can run slightly above plain jersey |
| Color fastness | Wash 4–5; rubbing dry 4–5, wet 3–4; light 4–6 (deep/bright and turquoise/navy shades may drop wet-rub to 2–3 and light to the lower end). Typical for disperse-dyed PES |
| Abrasion / pilling | Martindale abrasion typ. 20,000–40,000+ cycles; pilling ISO 12945 grade 3–4 (looped-back floats make it slightly more pill-prone than flat jersey; brushed variant can drop to 2–3) |
| Gauge / yarn | Machine gauge typ. E18–E24 (medium); feed yarn typ. 75–150 denier PES filament (150–300 denier on heavy variants). Finer/sporty toward E24, heavy sweat-fabric toward E18 |
These ranges are industry-TYPICAL / indicative values based on construction and fiber, not Fersan’s binding QC measurements. Exact values are confirmed per order, approved sample and lot-based QC report.
Trade & dispatch
| HS heading | 6006.32 — Other knitted fabric, of synthetic fibres, dyedUnbleached or bleached shipments: 6006.31 |
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| Origin | Türkiye — Çorlu, Tekirdağ |
| Packaging | Rolls wound on a cardboard core in a PE bag; roll size planned around container fill |
| Shipping documents | Commercial invoice · packing list · A.TR movement certificate · transport document |
| Delivery terms | EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation |
The HS heading is indicative; final classification is made by the customs broker based on the sample’s composition, width and finish.
Related reading: Fleece and Scuba: Structured Polyester Knits · Brushed, Unbrushed and Fleece: Where Warmth Comes From in Polyester Knits
Related calculators: Fabric weight calculator: construction to estimated GSM · Yarn consumption per fabric calculator · Waste & Efficiency Calculator — Required Input Quantity
Programmes we use this fabric in: French Terry Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye
Other fabrics in the same family: Polyester French Terry 150–320 · Brushed (Fleece-Backed) Polyester French Terry 220–350 · Polyester French Terry with Elastane 190–320
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Melange (Heather) Polyester French Terry produced in?
160–320 g/m² (4.7–9.4 oz/yd²). In family: 150–350 g/m². Weight, composition and color options are defined per request; contact us for samples. The weight ranges are Fersan’s production window; exact figures are confirmed by order and approved sample.
What is Melange (Heather) Polyester French Terry made of and how is it knitted?
100% polyester melange yarn (a blend of differently coloured fibres → heathered); grey melange is most common. Cotton-PES melange also exists. Same standard loop-back knit; the difference is in the yarn — knitted with melange (mixed-colour) yarn for a grainy/heathered surface colour.
What is Melange (Heather) Polyester French Terry used for?
Melange sweatshirts · grey-melange hoodies · joggers · daily tops. Melange yarn gives a richer, grainier look than solid dye and disguises small stains/wear. Lot-to-lot tone consistency can be hard since colour comes from the yarn; it affects only the look, not warmth/durability.
What are the minimum order, lead time and delivery terms?
Minimum order (MOQ): 500–1,000 kg per colour — varies by fabric · Lead time: Typically 3–4 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch · Sampling: Sampling begins after a short technical consultation · Response time: Quotation requests answered within 2 business days · Delivery terms: EXW · FOB · DAP — shipping plan confirmed with your quotation.