French Terry Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most often about French Terry.
What does it mean?
fabric with loops on the reverse side. Working figures for French Terry normally sit around 240-320 GSM in mainstream production. Note terry and fleece machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
What value should be specified?
Start from 240-320 GSM and adjust for the end use of the garment. Record elastane content alongside French Terry, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 240-320 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
How is it tested?
terry and fleece machine. Keeping reference values for French Terry lets suppliers quote without extra sampling rounds. Ask for conditioning details together with terry and fleece machine, since both affect the reading.
Why does it change between lots?
Process variables such as finishing temperature and elastane batch cause the normal spread of results. Working figures for French Terry normally sit around 240-320 GSM in mainstream production. Note terry and fleece machine on the tech pack so nobody tests against an older revision.
Can results be compared across suppliers?
Only when the same standard revision and conditioning are used; otherwise measurements are not equivalent. Record elastane content alongside French Terry, because blends shift the measured value. A result outside 240-320 GSM usually points to process drift rather than to the fibre itself.
