What Is French Terry Fabric?
What is French Terry Fabric?
Boyfriend material isn’t hard to come by in the fabric world. We’ve all wrapped ourselves in a Hoodie that cradled us in a way that calmed our anxious little lizard brains, but what is that magical texture?
In English, we call it French Terry fabric. There’s no monsieur Terry to thank for this one, but French Terry fabric can make a francophile out of any fabric lover.
What is French Terry Material?
French Terry fabric is a knit fabric with soft loops on the inside and a smooth surface on the outside. Ours is heavier than the fabric in our T-shirts, Undies, and Modal Pullover Hoodies, but it’s still light enough to wear during naps. It’s the platonic ideal of a fabric for lounging around the house in comfort and style.
French Terry Vs Fleece
The easiest way to tell the difference between French Terry and fleece is that French Terry has a smooth side. Fleece refers to the texture of the fabric, which is similar to that of sheep’s wool. It’s coveted for how warm and breathable it is. Not baaaaah-d PR for sheep either.
French Terry Vs Terry Cloth
It’s important to make the distinction between French Terry Cloth and regular old Terry Cloth. The French variety has the smooth side we mentioned, but it’s also less absorbent and softer than its non-French cousin. That’s why Terry Cloth is more commonly found in towels.
Maintaining French Terry Fabric
The TL;DR of this is that you can throw your French Terry stuff in the wash, but we have some helpful tips for you.
Is French Terry Fabric Easy to Clean?
French Terry fabric is extremely easy to clean. All it takes is a wash in cold water, and letting it air-dry, or tossing it in the dryer on a low-heat setting to prolong the lifespan. Under no circumstance should you need to dry-clean it. But if you’re feeling really fancy, hey why not.
Does French Terry Fabric Wrinkle?
Our French Terry doesn’t really wrinkle. Unless, you know, you leave it in a ball on the floor in the closet. No fabric could handle such a fate.
When to Wear French Terry Fabric
After learning so much about French Terry, you may wonder, “what is French Terry Fabric used for?” So glad you asked. With Fall around the corner, we are entering peak French Terry time. Sip a pumpkin spice latte in the comfort of your favorite French Terry Hoodie and feel the comfy girl Autumn fantasy.
Is French Terry Fabric for Winter or Summer?
While Fall may be when you see the most French Terry out on the streets, it is truly a fabric for all seasons. It can help keep you warm in a Sweatshirt and Joggers, or stay cool in an extra comfy pair of Shorts on a hot Summer’s day.
MeUndies French Terry Loungewear
Here at MeUndies, we are OBSESSED with this fabric. So much so, that we blessed this world with a huge variety of French Terry items sure to knock your equally comfy socks off:
French Terry Shorts (Mens/Womens)
French Terry Joggers (Mens/Womens)
Once you know the joy of French Terry, it’s impossible to forget it. Be it on the cool beaches of Nice on the last night of summer with your true love, or on the couch stuffing popcorn into your face during a movie marathon, this is the fabric that always has your back. Thank the French and thank the Terrys in your life. They’ve accomplished some great things together.