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 |
Polartec® Fleece
Fleece