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Organic Cotton Fleece Fabric
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Overview
Our organic cotton fleece is a brushed knit fabric produced from OCS-certified organic cotton, offering the warm, plush surface of conventional cotton fleece with verified organic fiber content — a combination that addresses the growing demand from brand buyers and retailers for certified organic sweatshirt and outerwear fabrics. It is sourced for hoodies, sweatshirts, track jackets, and casualwear collections where organic certification and wash durability through repeated domestic laundering are primary purchasing criteria.
Introduction
Cotton fleece is the world's most widely produced sweatshirt fabric. Certified organic cotton fleece is its fastest-growing certified alternative, driven by retailer sustainable sourcing programs and consumer demand for documentable organic fiber content in everyday casualwear. Unlike performance fleece categories where synthetic alternatives compete on price and durability, the organic cotton fleece market is specifically defined by certification: buyers in this category require OCS transaction certificates at the fabric level, and the commercial value of the fabric is partly determined by the consistency and quality of the certification documentation — making supplier certification maturity a direct purchasing criterion alongside fabric quality.
Nantong Tianhong Textile Technology Co., Ltd. produces organic cotton fleece under OCS and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, with our OCS-certified production independently audited by third-party bodies across the full supply chain — from organic cotton fiber sourcing through spinning, knitting, and dyeing. As one of the first manufacturers globally to adopt the OCS label for organic products, we bring 24 years of manufacturing experience and an established certification process that provides consistent, reliable documentation for buyers supplying major retail markets in the USA, Europe, South Korea, and Australia. Dope dyeing and custom weight, brushing intensity, and color are available, with 15-day sample turnaround.
Specification
| Fiber Content | 100% Organic Cotton (spandex blends available upon request) |
| Fabric Weight | 260–380 gsm |
| Width | 150–160 cm (59–63 inches) |
| Construction | Brushed Knit / Fleece (single or double brushed) |
| Shrinkage | ≤5% (after pre-washing) |
| Certification | OCS, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 |
| Dope Dyeing | Available on selected production runs |
| Customization | Weight, brushing level, color, and spandex option available upon request |
Application
- Certified Organic Hoodies and Pullover Sweatshirts: The primary global application for organic cotton fleece — buyers require OCS transaction certificates at the fabric level to support certified organic product labeling on hoodies and sweatshirts for major retail programs. Single-supplier certified organic fleece simplifies the documentation chain for full-garment OCS certification.
- Track Jackets and Zip-up Sweatshirts: Organic cotton fleece in the 280–320 gsm range provides the weight and warmth appropriate for track jackets and zip-up sweatshirts in sustainable casualwear collections — available in single or double brushed constructions based on interior softness requirements.
- Children's Sweatshirts and Outerwear: OCS organic content certification and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 restricted substance compliance address both the parent-facing organic material communication and the retailer-facing compliance documentation requirements standard in children's sweatshirt and outerwear categories.
- University, Corporate, and Promotional Sweatshirts: For organizations with documented sustainable sourcing commitments, certified organic cotton fleece sweatshirts provide a verifiable, supplier-documented sustainability credential that supports CSR reporting and brand sustainability positioning in promotional and institutional garment programs.
- Private-Label Organic Basics for Retail: For supermarkets, department stores, and e-commerce retailers with certified organic sourcing targets, organic cotton fleece provides the primary sweatshirt fabric with OCS transaction certificates — the standard certification format accepted by major retail sustainability programs globally.
Advantage
- Established OCS Certification Across Full Supply Chain: Our OCS certification covers the complete supply chain from organic cotton fiber sourcing through spinning, knitting, dyeing, and finishing — independently audited by third-party bodies. We issue OCS transaction certificates as standard with every certified order, maintaining continuous certification quality across development samples and seasonal bulk programs — a critical reliability factor for buyers managing retail sustainability compliance across multiple seasons.
- Certified Component Matching for Full-Garment OCS: Organic cotton fleece can be OCS-certified to match our organic cotton jersey, rib, french terry, and interlock fabrics — enabling clothing factories to source all certified organic components for a complete sweatshirt or hoodie from a single certified supplier, simplifying the OCS transaction certificate chain and reducing the documentation management burden for brand sustainability teams.
- Single and Double Brushed for Full Application Range: Both single-brushed (pile on interior face only, preferred for printed graphic sweatshirts) and double-brushed (pile on both faces, preferred for premium interior softness and unlined jackets) constructions are available — covering the full range of sweatshirt and outerwear fleece specifications from a single certified organic supply chain.
- Dope Dyeing for Carbon and Water Reduction Reporting: Available on selected organic cotton fleece production runs, dope dyeing saves approximately 60 tonnes of water and 750 kg of CO₂ per tonne of fabric versus conventional piece dyeing — providing measurable, reportable environmental savings for brands with product-level carbon claims or annual sustainability reporting commitments.
- Durable Fleece Surface Through Repeated Washing: Organic cotton fleece provides the warm, brushed pile surface of conventional cotton fleece with comparable wash durability — maintaining pile appearance and warmth performance through a full retail season of domestic washing, reducing consumer quality complaints and brand reputational risk in the competitive sweatshirt category.
Why Choose Us
- Pioneer OCS Organic Manufacturer — 24 Years in Production: We are one of the first manufacturers in the world to adopt the OCS organic label for textile products. Our 24 years of manufacturing experience and established, independently audited OCS certification process provide buyers with supply chain certification stability that newer certified suppliers cannot guarantee — directly reducing the risk of certification gaps across multi-season purchasing programs.
- Dope Dyeing Infrastructure for Documented Environmental Savings: Over 40% of our production uses dope dyeing technology, saving approximately 60 tonnes of water and 750 kg of CO₂ per tonne of fabric versus conventional piece dyeing. For organic fleece buyers with carbon reduction or water stewardship KPIs, our dope-dyed production provides process-level data — not estimates — that can be reported in product-level environmental claims and annual sustainability reports.
- Complete Certified Organic Knit Fabric Range: Our organic cotton fleece, jersey, rib, french terry, and interlock fabrics are all produced under OCS certification from the same certified supply chain — enabling clothing factories to source all certified organic fabric components for a complete garment range from a single certified B2B supplier.
- Fast OCS Documentation and Sampling: OCS transaction certificates are issued as standard. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Fabric communication is completed within 3 days and samples within 15 days — supporting the documentation and development timelines required by seasonal casualwear and sweatshirt buyers.
- Scalable Capacity for Large Organic Programs: Production capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes of knitted fabric per month with 500+ sets of equipment supports reliable delivery for large certified organic fleece programs — from development sampling through to large seasonal bulk orders for retail and private-label programs globally.
FAQ
- Q: What OCS documentation do you provide with organic cotton fleece orders?
- We provide OCS transaction certificates as standard with each certified organic order. Our full supply chain — from organic cotton fiber sourcing through spinning, knitting, and dyeing — is independently audited by third-party certification bodies. Please specify your documentation format requirements at inquiry stage.
- Q: What is the difference between single-brushed and double-brushed organic cotton fleece?
- Single-brushed fleece has pile on the interior face only, leaving the exterior smooth — preferred for printed sweatshirts and hoodies where the exterior carries graphics. Double-brushed fleece has pile on both faces — preferred for premium unprinted garments, unlined jackets, and applications where interior and exterior softness are both priorities.
- Q: Can organic cotton fleece be matched to organic cotton rib and jersey for full-garment certification?
- Yes. Our organic cotton fleece, jersey, rib, french terry, and interlock fabrics are all produced under OCS certification from the same certified supply chain — allowing clothing factories to source all certified organic fabric components for a complete garment from a single supplier.
- Q: What weight is recommended for standard hoodies?
- Standard cotton fleece hoodies typically use fabric in the 300–340 gsm range for Northern Hemisphere markets. Lighter-weight fleece (260–280 gsm) is used for transitional-season or warmer-climate applications. Heavier weights (360–380 gsm) are used for outerwear and cold-climate markets. We can provide samples across the range for your evaluation.
- Q: What are the lead times for organic cotton fleece samples and bulk orders?
- We respond within 24 hours on business days. Sample production is completed within 15 days. Bulk lead times are confirmed at order stage based on volume, weight specification, 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.
Tianhong Story
We proudly put our customers' needs first. We are well aware of the wide application of fabrics in different industries, so we focus on providing a variety of fabric options to meet the specific needs of various customers. During the production process, we always maintain strict quality control to ensure that every piece of fabric meets high standards.
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