Three-thread Fleece (polyester)
| Weight | 200–330 g/m² (5.9–9.7 oz/yd²) In family: 200–350 g/m² · 4 fabrics |
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| Composition | Polyester-led (ground + fleece + binder). Three-thread is classically cotton/cotton-PES (CVC); the 100% polyester version exists but is less common. |
| Knit type | Three-thread fleece · Three-thread Fleece |
| Use class | Outer / structured |
| Stretch | No stretch |
| Knit | A three-thread knit using miss, tuck and knit on a single-bed machine; jersey face, with the fleece yarn anchored by the binder on the back. |
| Hand | Markedly thicker, fuller and firmer than two-thread; flat-matte face, heavy and structured drape. |
| Typical use | Sweatshirts · hoodies · jogger sets · winter basics |
| Strength | Warmer and fuller than two-thread — the bodied base of a heavy winter sweatshirt. |
| Watch for | 100% PES three-thread is less common than cotton/blend; next-to-skin breathability/absorbency trails cotton, with possible static and odour retention. |
Width, gauge, finishing options and test standards are shared on request.
Typical technical ranges
| Weight tolerance | Typically ±5% (on heavy/brushed three-thread lots ±5–8% may be seen in practice; locked at sample approval) |
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| Width | Open width typ. ~170–200 cm; tubular ~80–100 cm (depends on machine diameter/needle count + brushing and compacting take-up; final width confirmed by sample) |
| Shrinkage (wash) | After wash typ. length/width −4% to −7% (with heat-set + compacting can be brought to −3 to −5%; brushed/laid-in yarn slightly more movement in length; ±0.5 pt sample variance is normal) |
| Color fastness | Typical (min) — wash 4–5, rubbing dry 4–5 / wet 2–3 (deep/bright shades down to 2), light 4–5; perspiration (acid/alkaline) 4–5. Brushed pile face makes wet rub the critical weak point — confirmed by shade/recipe |
| Abrasion / pilling | Pilling typ. grade 2–3 on raw/brushed face (3–4 with anti-pilling yarn/finish); Martindale abrasion for structural integrity typ. >20,000 cycles. For three-thread the critical QC field is pilling — not Martindale |
| Gauge / yarn | Typical machine gauge E16–E22 (sporty/heavy body E16–E18, finer face E20–E22); body/loop yarn typ. ~150–300 denier, binder finer — denier confirmed by machine and target weight |
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: Three-Thread Fleece Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye · Training Wear Fabric Manufacturer — Türkiye
Other fabrics in the same family: Brushed-back Three-thread Fleece 250–350 · Unbrushed Three-thread Fleece 220–330 · Three-thread Fleece with Elastane 240–340
Frequently asked questions
What weight range is Three-thread Fleece (polyester) produced in?
200–330 g/m² (5.9–9.7 oz/yd²). In family: 200–350 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 Three-thread Fleece (polyester) made of and how is it knitted?
Polyester-led (ground + fleece + binder). Three-thread is classically cotton/cotton-PES (CVC); the 100% polyester version exists but is less common. A three-thread knit using miss, tuck and knit on a single-bed machine; jersey face, with the fleece yarn anchored by the binder on the back.
What is Three-thread Fleece (polyester) used for?
Sweatshirts · hoodies · jogger sets · winter basics. Warmer and fuller than two-thread — the bodied base of a heavy winter sweatshirt. 100% PES three-thread is less common than cotton/blend; next-to-skin breathability/absorbency trails cotton, with possible static and odour retention.
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.