Garment & Textile · Fabric
Knit — Fleece
French terry brushed on the back to raise a soft nap — warm, insulating.
Origin
Global
Era
Modern (1979)
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Industrialist View
Polar fleece = 100% polyester, anti-pill finish. Sherpa = deep-pile one-sided. Sportswear staple.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Heavy — use 90/14 stretch needle, long stitch (3.5–4 mm), double-needle topstitch.
Construction & Use
Anti-pill polar fleece invented by Malden Mills (Polartec) 1979.