---
type: "fabric"
name: "Terry Knit"
slug: "terry-knit"
fabric_family: "knit_weft"
construction: "weft_knit"
typical_fibers:
  - "Cotton"
  - "Polyester"
weight_gsm: "200–400 g/m²"
price_tier: 3
url: "https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/terry-knit"
updated: "2025-09-08T02:31:23.994117+00:00"
---

# Terry Knit

Terry knit is a soft, looped fabric primarily made from cotton or polyester, known for its absorbency and comfort, making it ideal for towels and loungewear.

- **Fabric Family**: Knit Weft
- **Construction**: Weft Knit
- **Typical Fibers**: Cotton, Polyester
- **Weight**: 200–400 g/m²
- **Thickness**: 1.5–3 mm
- **Typical Width**: 150 cm
- **Price Tier**: $$$ (3 of 5)

## About Terry Knit

Terry knit is a type of weft knit fabric characterized by its looped pile surface, which provides excellent absorbency and a plush feel. The construction involves a series of loops on one side, creating a textured surface that enhances its moisture-wicking properties. Typically made from cotton or polyester, terry knit is often used in towels, bathrobes, and casual apparel due to its softness and comfort. The fabric can be produced in various weights and blends, allowing for versatility in applications.

## Knit Properties

- **Wales per Inch**: 6
- **Courses per Inch**: 8
- **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**: looped
- **Hand & Drape**: Fluid

## Performance Features

- Moisture Wicking
- Stretch
- Wrinkle Resistance

## Common Finishes

- Pre Shrunk
- Softened
- Antimicrobial

## Common Applications

- Towels
- Bathrobes
- Loungewear
- Activewear
- Baby Products

## Common Uses in Detail

### Towels & Bathrobes

Terry knit's dense looped structure makes it exceptionally absorbent, quickly wicking moisture from the skin. Bathrobes and towels crafted from this fabric offer a [Plush](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fabrics/plush), spa-like feel, and the [Cotton](https://www.fabricatlas.com/fibers/cotton) construction holds up well to repeated washing without losing softness.

### Loungewear & Sleepwear

The soft, stretchy nature of terry knit makes it a popular choice for loungewear sets, sweatpants, and robes. Its breathable comfort and gentle texture against the skin keep wearers relaxed at home, while the knit construction allows easy freedom of movement.

### Baby Products

Gentle against delicate newborn skin, terry knit is widely used for hooded baby towels, bibs, and onesies. Its high absorbency manages drool and bath time messes effectively, while the soft loops minimize irritation, making it a trusted choice for infant care essentials.

## Care Instructions

Machine wash in warm water with similar colors. Tumble dry on low heat. Iron on medium if necessary.

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

## Additional Information

Terry knit is particularly valued for its ability to absorb moisture, making it a popular choice for bath and beach products. The fabric can be made in a variety of weights, allowing for different applications from lightweight summer wear to heavier winter garments.

- **Regional Names**: French Terry (when made with loops on one side), Terry Cloth
- **Sourcing Regions**: China, India, Turkey, Pakistan
- **Testing Standards**: AATCC 61 (Colorfastness to Laundering), AATCC 16 (Colorfastness to Light), ASTM D5034 (Tensile Strength)

## Fibers in This Fabric

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

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