Spoonflower offers two different Fleece fabrics, each with a personality and utility of their own. The chart below shares important details for comparison, while the imagery beneath offers additional insights.

 

  Polartec® Fleece Fleece
Description High-loft, pill-resistant durable fleece Low-loft fleece with a hint of stretch
Printable Width 56" wide 56" wide
Weight 7.4 oz per square yard 6.6 oz per square yard
Fabric Content 100% polyester 100% polyester
Fabric Construction Knit, Fleece Knit Knit, Fleece Knit
Needle Type Ball Point/Universal Ball Point/ Universal
Needle Size 80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16) 80, 90, 100 (12, 14, 16)
Thread Size 30, 35, 40 30, 35, 40
Stitches per inch/cm 10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm) 10-12 per inch (4-5 per cm)
Thread Type 100% polyester - Heavy or all purpose 100% polyester - Heavy or all purpose
Estimated Shrinkage 5% in length and 5% in width. Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects. 0-1% length x 0-1% width - Some shrinkage may occur during the print process and/or when washed. Pre-washing your fabric is recommended for most projects

 

 

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Polartec® Fleece

 

 

 

Fleece