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Despite the unusual name, many are already familiar with this type of knitwear. This type is distinguished by a special, highly porous weaving method. Due to its airy structure, this fabric is soft and highly breathable. The advantages of French Terry are wear resistance, the ability to retain heat and color fastness. French terry fabric is also suitable for people with hypersensitive skin prone to allergic reactions and irritations.

The advantages of “French terry” also include:

• softness,
• hypoallergenic,
• practicality,
• versatility.

The history of French terry fabric

First, in the 19th century, terry fabric appeared - a terry material used for the production of towels, robes and slippers. Alas, it is not known exactly where such unusual thread weaving was first used. Sources vary, but most often this terry material is attributed to the largest cotton-producing countries: India, Mexico and Egypt.But be that as it may, the creators of Terry did not stop there. The ideal characteristics of the fabric prompted manufacturers to use a ready-made base to develop a subtype of material that would be suitable for streetwear. This is how the French terry fabric was born, characterized by soft fleecy loops on one side and a smooth side on the other. Due to their airiness, products made from such material are comfortable to wear almost all year round. It is curious that many people use the universal name “footer” for this material, which is used to refer to all types of terry fabrics.

What is the composition of French terry fabric, and does the fabric stretch?

Typically, French terry fabric consists of cotton and polyester. Sometimes manufacturers add lycra, viscose or spandex to make the resulting product stretch better. The cotton composition of French Terry varies depending on the manufacturer and the target orientation of the finished product: it can range from 95 to 35 percent. Depending on this percentage, the characteristics of the product and their wear resistance change: the more cotton it contains, the more delicately the fabric will need to be handled so that it does not pill.

Where is french terry fabric most often used?

First of all, French terry fabric is used for sweatshirts, hoodies, jumpers, trousers, clothing for babies, as well as T-shirts, dresses and skirts. This material makes ideal winter outfits that will be comfortable for an evening walk in the park. A significant part of ordinary indoor and outdoor sportswear is made from French terry. Due to its versatility and practicality, it is used for sewing men's, women's and children's clothing.

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How to care for French terry fabric

Despite all the advantages of the fabric, it still needs quite delicate care. Like all knitted items, French terry is washable at temperatures less than 40 degrees. Products with bright patterns are recommended to be washed in cool water. If this is the first wash of the item, we recommend hand washing to understand how much the color may fade. If this is not possible, use the delicate wash cycle. It is recommended to iron French terry fabric from the wrong side, after first checking the resistance of the fabric to high temperatures on a small, inconspicuous area of ​​the material. And of course, do not leave the products in direct sunlight: like all footers, French Terry is prone to fading. In general, caring for products made from French terry fabric is no different from caring for any other type of knitwear: the main thing is to follow the recommendations indicated on the tag.