Fabric × Category
Polycotton Fleece for Sweatshirts
Polycotton fleece is the volume-production fabric for crewneck sweatshirts, team uniforms, and promotional merchandise. The blended composition delivers consistent sizing, excellent colour retention, and durability through industrial laundering — the key requirements for sweatshirts produced at scale for corporate, sports, and promotional applications.
Why Polycotton Fleece for Sweatshirts?
Consistent sizing across production runs — reduced shrinkage means every size in a batch measures consistently, critical for team uniforms and wholesale distribution.
Industrial laundry compatible — polyester's durability ensures sweatshirts maintain shape and colour through repeated heavy-duty washing cycles.
Cost-effective at volume — lower material cost per unit makes polycotton fleece the practical choice for large orders where per-unit cost drives purchasing decisions.
Available in the full colour spectrum with excellent fastness — important for team colours, corporate branding, and colour-matched merchandise programmes.
Key Specifications
Weight Range
280–500 GSM
Composition
50/50 to 80/20 Cotton/Polyester
Shrinkage
1–3%
Colour Fastness
Excellent (4–5 rating)
Popular Weight
320–400 GSM for crewnecks
Best Decoration Techniques
Sweatshirts We Manufacture
Seamless Crewneck
400gsm · 100% Organic Brushed Cotton
Striped Sweatshirt
320gsm · 100% Organic Cotton
Ribbed Crewneck
380gsm · 100% Organic Cotton
Ribbed Crewneck II
380gsm · 100% Organic Cotton
Melange Terry Sweatshirt
280gsm · 75% Cotton 25% Polyester French Terry
Archive Half-Zip Sweat
400gsm · 100% Cotton Vintage Washed Fleece
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Is polycotton fleece good for promotional sweatshirts?
Polycotton fleece is the industry standard for promotional sweatshirts. It is cost-effective, maintains colour vibrancy after washing, shrinks less than pure cotton, and produces consistent sizing — all critical for promotional and corporate merchandise.
What blend is best for team uniform sweatshirts?
65/35 or 50/50 cotton/polyester blends are best for team uniforms. These ratios prioritise durability and colour retention over softness, ensuring sweatshirts last through a full season of regular use and industrial laundering.
Does polycotton fleece feel different from 100% cotton?
Yes, polycotton fleece has a slightly smoother, less textured feel than pure cotton. Higher cotton ratios (80/20) feel closer to 100% cotton. Most consumers find polycotton fleece comfortable and familiar — it is the fabric in most hoodies and sweatshirts sold globally.
Ready to produce sweatshirts in Polycotton Fleece?
Explore More
Other Fabrics for Sweatshirts
Polycotton Fleece for Other Categories