--- title: "Polyester French Terry | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A knit with a smooth face and small loops on the back, like a light sweatshirt fabric. The loops add comfort and absorb moisture while the smooth face…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-french-terry/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-09T02:05:39+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/molleton-bouclette-polyester.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/polyester-french-terry.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/felpa-francesa-poliester.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester # Polyester French Terry A knit with a smooth face and small loops on the back, like a light sweatshirt fabric. The loops add comfort and absorb moisture while the smooth face prints well, so it suits printed tube scarves, headbands and casual cold-weather pieces. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All polyester & recycled polyester fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/polyester-recycled-polyester/) Updated 9 October 2026 ![Close-up of the looped back of light-grey polyester French terry](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-french-terry-light-grey-marl-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Light-grey polyester French terry swatch with the looped back showing at a folded corner](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-french-terry-light-grey-marl-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: smooth face and the looped back.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polyester-french-terry-light-grey-marl-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** French terry **Knit** Weft knit, loop-back (French terry) **Usual composition** Polyester, or polyester blended with cotton; sublimation needs a high polyester share. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Smooth face, soft looped back **Season** Spring / autumn, All year **Warmth** Moderate **Breathability** High **Stretch** Moderate **Moisture management** High **Quick drying** Moderate **Softness** High **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** In our polyester range for printed and plain products Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - Recycled version: ask with your quote Options to ask for: Brushed finish · With spandex (stretch) (confirmed with your quote) **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Suitable - Heat transfer Suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Test first Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. 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