---
type: "fabric"
name: "Berber Fleece"
slug: "berber-fleece"
fabric_family: "pile_napped"
construction: "pile(cut)"
subtype: "pile(cut)"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/berber-fleece"
updated: "2025-09-08T01:59:38.208153+00:00"
---

# Berber Fleece

Berber fleece is a soft, warm, and durable fabric characterized by its cut pile surface, typically made from polyester fibers, making it ideal for outerwear and cozy garments.

- **Fabric Family**: Pile Napped
- **Construction**: Pile Cut
- **Subtype**: pile(cut)
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 3–10 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Berber Fleece

Berber fleece is a type of pile fabric with a cut pile construction, featuring a soft and plush surface. It is predominantly made from polyester fibers, which provide excellent warmth, durability, and resistance to wrinkling. The fabric's unique texture is achieved through a process that creates loops of yarn, which are then cut to create a soft, napped surface. This fabric is commonly used in jackets, blankets, and loungewear due to its insulating properties and comfortable feel against the skin.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 3
- **Courses per Inch**: 4
- **Knit Gauge**: 10G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 5%
- **Weft Stretch**: 10%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Hydrostatic Head**: 100 mm
- **Spray Rating**: 80
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.5
- **UPF Rating**: 30

## Appearance & Hand

- **Luster**: Semi Matte
- **Opacity**: Opaque
- **Surface Texture**: plush
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Insulating
- Wrinkle Resistant

## Common Finishes

- Anti Pilling
- Water Repellent
- Softening Agents

## Common Applications

- Jackets
- Blankets
- Activewear
- Loungewear
- Children'S Clothing

## Common Uses in Detail

### Outerwear & Jackets

Berber fleece is a popular choice for jackets and coats due to its exceptional warmth and lightweight feel. The cut pile surface traps body heat effectively, while [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) construction resists moisture and maintains its soft texture even after repeated washing.

### Blankets & Throws

Widely used in home textiles, Berber fleece blankets and throws offer exceptional softness and insulation. The dense cut pile creates a [Plush](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/plush), cozy surface perfect for lounging, and the durable [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) fibers ensure the fabric retains its loft and warmth over time.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Iron on a low setting if necessary.

- Machine Wash Warm
- Do Not Bleach
- Tumble Dry Low
- Iron Low

## Additional Information

Berber fleece is popular for its warmth and comfort, making it a favorite for winter apparel and home textiles. Its anti-pilling finish helps maintain the fabric's appearance over time.

- **Regional Names**: Berber, Fleece
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey
- **Testing Standards**: ASTM D3512 (Pilling Resistance), AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), ASTM D5034 (Tear Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

- [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester.md)

## Similar Fabrics

- [Cuddle Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/cuddle-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Flannelette](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/flannelette.md) — Pile Napped
- [Microfleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/microfleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Polar Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/polar-fleece.md) — Pile Napped
- [Baize](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/baize.md) — Pile Napped

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