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Lyocell French Terry Fabric
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Overview
Our lyocell french terry is a mid-weight knit produced from lyocell fiber, combining the smooth exterior face and soft loop interior of french terry construction with lyocell's fluid drape, efficient moisture management, and closed-loop production credentials. It is a premium sourcing option for buyers developing elevated sweatshirts, sustainable co-ord loungewear, and responsible casual collections where lyocell's material story adds value alongside the fabric's performance.
Introduction
French terry's commercial value lies in its versatility: a smooth face that prints and embroiders cleanly, a soft loop interior that provides warmth and comfort, and a weight range that makes it suitable for year-round casual and loungewear applications without the thermal bulk of full fleece. Produced in lyocell fiber — derived from sustainably managed wood pulp through the closed-loop lyocell solvent process, recovering over 99% of processing chemicals — french terry gains properties that cotton french terry cannot offer: lyocell's fluid drape improves garment silhouette in relaxed-fit tops and co-ord sets, and its more efficient moisture transport keeps wearers more comfortable during active daily use than cotton equivalents.
Nantong Tianhong Textile Technology Co., Ltd. produces lyocell french terry under OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, with FSC certification available for the lyocell wood pulp sourcing component upon request. We supply this fabric to brand owners developing sustainable sweatshirt and loungewear collections, clothing factories producing lyocell casualwear at scale, and wholesalers serving markets where lyocell-based knit fabrics are in growing demand. The smooth face of our lyocell french terry accepts printing and embroidery for branded casualwear applications. Custom weight, color, and optional spandex are available, with 15-day sample turnaround.
Specification
| Fiber Content | 95% Lyocell, 5% Spandex (100% lyocell available) |
| Fabric Weight | 220–290 gsm |
| Width | 150–160 cm (59–63 inches) |
| Construction | French Terry Knit |
| Shrinkage | ≤5% (after pre-washing) |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100; FSC available for lyocell component |
| Customization | Color, weight, composition, and spandex option available upon request |
Application
- Sustainable Sweatshirts and Casual Tops: Lyocell french terry's smooth exterior and loop interior provide the standard sweatshirt construction that clothing factories work with efficiently, while the lyocell fiber content provides a differentiated material story — closed-loop fiber production, FSC-certified wood sourcing — that supports brand sustainability positioning in casual and sweatshirt categories.
- Premium Co-ord Loungewear Sets: The fluid drape of lyocell french terry improves garment silhouette in relaxed-fit co-ord loungewear tops and joggers versus cotton french terry — producing a set that moves more naturally with the body and presents more elegantly at retail, supporting premium pricing in the loungewear co-ord category.
- Casual Joggers and Wide-Leg Trousers: Lyocell french terry's drape and moisture management properties make it appropriate for casual joggers and wide-leg trousers where comfort through extended daily wear and natural movement of the fabric are both product requirements.
- Branded Sustainable Casualwear: For brand owners developing sustainable casual collections with documented lower-impact fiber content, lyocell french terry with FSC-certified wood sourcing provides a third-party verified material story that supports both consumer-facing brand communication and retail sustainability program compliance.
- Children's Casual Sweatshirts: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification and lyocell's fine, soft fiber surface make lyocell french terry appropriate for children's casual sweatshirts where certified skin safety and soft interior feel are standard retail compliance requirements.
Advantage
- Closed-Loop Lyocell Fiber with FSC Option: The lyocell production process recovers over 99% of processing chemicals, providing a fundamentally lower-impact production route than conventional viscose manufacturing. FSC certification for lyocell wood pulp sourcing is available upon request, providing a third-party verified responsible material origin for buyers with retail sustainability documentation requirements extending to raw material level.
- Fluid Drape Improvement Over Cotton French Terry: Lyocell's fiber properties add drape to the french terry construction that cotton cannot offer — producing sweatshirts and co-ord sets that flow more naturally in relaxed and oversized silhouettes, improving garment presentation at retail and in wear for brands developing premium sustainable casualwear.
- Smooth Face for Print and Branded Decoration: The exterior face of lyocell french terry is a fine single-knit construction that accepts screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery cleanly — supporting branded decoration requirements for graphic sweatshirts, embroidered co-ord sets, and branded casualwear collections.
- Better Moisture Management Than Cotton: Lyocell absorbs and releases moisture more efficiently than cotton, keeping the wearer comfortable through active daily use and reducing the damp, heavy feeling of a saturated cotton sweatshirt during wear — a meaningful performance upgrade for everyday casual garments used across active daily routines.
- OEKO-TEX® and FSC Certification for Documentation: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification is available as standard. FSC certification for lyocell wood pulp sourcing is available upon request — providing buyers with a complete sustainability documentation package at both the fiber origin and chemical safety levels for retail compliance programs.
Why Choose Us
- 24 Years Manufacturing Lyocell and Premium Sustainable Knit Fabrics: Since 2001, we have manufactured lyocell, modal, bamboo viscose, and blended knit fabrics for casualwear brands, sweatshirt manufacturers, and fabric wholesalers globally. Lyocell french terry is one of our specialty constructions, with R&D capability for weight, composition, and color customization.
- FSC and OEKO-TEX® Certification Available: FSC certification for lyocell wood pulp sourcing and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification are both available — supporting buyers in markets where verified sustainable fiber documentation is required for retail compliance or product labeling.
- Matching Lyocell Range for Single-Supplier Sourcing: Lyocell french terry can be color-matched and certified to match our lyocell jersey, rib, and interlock fabrics — enabling clothing factories to source all fabric components for a certified lyocell sweatshirt or co-ord set from a single certified supplier.
- Custom Development for Seasonal Programs: Weight, spandex ratio, and color are all customizable. Fabric communication is completed within 3 days and development samples within 15 days — supporting seasonal development timelines for casualwear and loungewear buyers.
- Scalable Production Capacity: Production capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes per month with 500+ sets of equipment supports reliable delivery for casual and loungewear seasonal bulk programs globally.
FAQ
- Q: How does lyocell french terry differ from cotton french terry in drape and performance?
- Lyocell french terry is more drapey and fluid than cotton french terry — producing a garment silhouette that flows more naturally in relaxed and oversized styles. It is also more moisture-efficient, keeping the wearer more comfortable during active daily use. Cotton french terry is heavier per gsm and has a more structured, stable hand feel. For premium loungewear and co-ord sets where silhouette and material quality are both priorities, lyocell french terry provides a meaningful upgrade over cotton alternatives.
- Q: Is FSC certification available for the lyocell component?
- Yes. FSC certification for the lyocell wood pulp sourcing component is available upon request. Please specify this requirement at inquiry stage so we can source from the appropriately certified production stream and provide the necessary documentation.
- Q: Does the exterior face accept screen printing and embroidery?
- Yes. The smooth exterior face of lyocell french terry accepts screen printing, digital printing, and embroidery — supporting the full range of branded decoration methods used for sweatshirts and co-ord casualwear. We recommend confirming specific ink and method compatibility with your decoration supplier before bulk production.
- Q: Can lyocell french terry be matched to lyocell jersey or rib from the same supply chain?
- Yes. Our lyocell french terry, jersey, and rib fabrics are produced from the same certified lyocell fiber supply chain — enabling clothing factories to source all components for a complete lyocell co-ord set from a single certified supplier with consistent fiber content and certification documentation.
- Q: What are the lead times for samples and bulk production?
- We respond within 24 hours on business days. Samples are completed within 15 days. Bulk lead times are confirmed based on order volume and current production schedule.
Payment & Shipping
- Payment Terms: We accept T/T (bank transfer) and L/C (letter of credit). For bulk orders, a 30% deposit is required before production, with the balance payable upon receipt of the bill of lading.
- Quotation: Prices are quoted based on your preferred trade term — FOB, CIF, CNF, or others — confirmed during the inquiry process.
- Sampling: Fabric communication is completed within 3 days; sample production is completed within 15 days.
- Lead Time: With a stable supply chain, we accurately control production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
- Stock Availability: We maintain a range of fabrics in stock and continuously update inventory to meet urgent requirements. Please contact our sales team for current stock and available styles.
- Export Markets: We regularly ship to the USA, Europe, Southeast Asia, South America, and Australia.
Our R&D Team
The R&D team at Tianhong is typically made up of expert technicians and innovation teams that are focused on the advancement of technology and solutions for fabrics.
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