---
type: "fabric"
name: "Sweater Fleece"
slug: "sweater-fleece"
fabric_family: "knit_weft"
construction: "weft_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–350 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sweater-fleece"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:29:33.932273+00:00"
---

# Sweater Fleece

Sweater fleece is a soft, warm, and stretchy knit fabric, primarily made from polyester, designed for comfort and insulation in casual and active wear.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Weft
- **Construction**: Weft Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–350 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 0.8–1.5 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Sweater Fleece

Sweater fleece is a type of weft-knit fabric characterized by its soft, brushed surface that mimics the feel of traditional sweaters while offering the stretch and comfort of knit textiles. Typically made from polyester fibers, it provides excellent warmth without excessive weight, making it ideal for layering in cooler climates. The fabric is often used in the production of hoodies, jackets, and loungewear, combining functionality with a cozy aesthetic.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 5
- **Courses per Inch**: 7
- **Knit Gauge**: 12G

## Stretch Properties

- **Warp Stretch**: 20%
- **Weft Stretch**: 30%

## Performance Properties

- **Air Permeability**: 5 CFM
- **Spray Rating**: 0
- **Evaporative Resistance (Ret)**: 0.5
- **Thermal Resistance (Rct)**: 0.2
- **UPF Rating**: 15

## Appearance & Hand

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

## Performance Features

- Stretch
- Wrinkle Resistance
- Breathability

## Common Finishes

- Brushed
- Anti Pill
- Moisture Wicking

## Common Applications

- Activewear
- Loungewear
- Sweaters
- Jackets
- Hoodies

## Common Uses in Detail

### Hoodies & Sweaters

Its soft texture, warmth, and natural stretch make it a go-to choice for hoodies, pullovers, and casual sweaters. The fabric drapes comfortably against the skin and holds its shape well through repeated wear and washing.

### Activewear & Loungewear

The fabric's moisture-wicking [Polyester](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/polyester) construction and four-way stretch suit athletic jackets, joggers, and loungewear perfectly. It keeps wearers warm during low-intensity workouts or relaxed days at home without feeling heavy or restrictive.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low, do not iron directly on the fabric.

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

## Additional Information

Sweater fleece is popular in athleisure and casual wear due to its comfort and versatility. It can also be blended with other fibers for enhanced properties.

- **Regional Names**: fleece knit, sweater knit
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, Vietnam, Bangladesh
- **Testing Standards**: Pilling, Colorfastness to wash, Seam slippage, Tear strength

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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- [Sweatshirt Fleece](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/sweatshirt-fleece.md) — Knit Weft
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