How to Choose the Right GSM Brushed Fleece Fabric for B2B Manufacturing?

Brushed fleece fabric is a knitted textile engineered with a smooth outer face and a mechanically raised inner surface that delivers exceptional warmth and comfort against the skin. Brushed fleece is a soft, warm knit fabric, often polyester or cotton, with its inner surface mechanically raised to create a plush, fuzzy texture. This fabric construction creates a soft, fleecy pile that traps air for superior thermal insulation—making it the ultimate choice for autumn-winter garment collections worldwide. Brushed fleece fabric is soft and plush, providing a luxurious feel. Brushed fleece is usually hypoallergenic, making it suitable for people with sensitive skin. Brushed fleece fabric has natural moisture-wicking properties, helping to keep you dry and comfortable. Despite offering significant warmth, brushed fleece is surprisingly lightweight compared to natural insulators like wool. Synthetic versions of brushed fleece, like polyester, are hydrophobic, meaning they repel water and dry quickly.

MH operates as a B2B wholesale brushed fleece fabric supplier, not a retail shop or fabric-by-the-yard store. We serve garment factories, sportswear brands, workwear producers, and fabric wholesalers who require consistent bulk supply for commercial production.

Our core applications include hoodies, sweatshirts, tracksuits, loungewear, jackets, and winter sportswear produced at industrial scale. For bulk buyers, MH delivers stable quality, consistent shade and handfeel across lots, competitive factory pricing, and reliable export service to markets across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe.

Brushed fleece fabric is commonly used for blankets and throws due to its warmth and softness, and is often used in home textiles such as pillows and upholstery.

Many online fabric stores offer brushed fleece fabric for various uses, including apparel and blankets, and it is available for purchase by the yard from various online retailers. Online fabric shops often provide a wide selection of brushed fleece fabrics in different colors and patterns, and many online fabric retailers offer discounted prices, including options at or below wholesale prices. Some online stores provide detailed product descriptions and high-resolution images to help customers choose brushed fleece fabric. Fast and reliable shipping options are commonly available for brushed fleece fabric purchased online.

Care for brushed fleece is straightforward, with easy maintenance and cleaning contributing to the fabric's longevity.

What Is Brushed Fleece Fabric?

Brushed fleece is a knit fabric—typically polyester or poly-spandex—featuring a smooth jersey face on the exterior and a brushed, fleecy back on the interior. This construction makes it ideal for garments where the outer surface needs to accept printing or embroidery while the inside provides warmth and comfort.

The “brushed” side is mechanically raised during finishing to create a soft pile that traps air pockets, significantly improving thermal insulation. This feature makes brushed fleece perfect for AW (autumn–winter) collections where keeping wearers warm is the primary product goal.

Typical GSM ranges for bulk production:

MH can supply common compositions in bulk including:

• 100% polyester brushed fleece

• 95/5 polyester-spandex for stretch applications

• Other polyester-rich blends suited for commercial garments

Our brushed fleece is designed for industrial cutting and sewing lines, featuring stable width and low shrinkage when finished to buyer specifications. This means factories can rely on consistent marker planning and predictable fabric consumption across production runs.

Key Features & Performance of MH Brushed Fleece

MH brushed fleece is engineered for comfort, durability, and consistency in mass production. Every specification is optimized to meet the demands of factories producing thousands of garments per order while maintaining the quality that brands and wholesalers expect.

Thermal Properties

The brushed layer creates air pockets that provide good warmth retention without excessive fabric weight. This makes our fleece suitable for temperatures typical of winter markets in Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, highland regions of Latin America, and air-conditioned environments across the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Comfort

Soft handfeel against the skin makes MH brushed fleece suitable for:

• Kidswear requiring gentle fabrics

• Loungewear and sleepwear where comfort drives purchase decisions

• Sportswear worn directly against the body

Extra-soft hand finishing is available upon request for collections where premium tactile appeal justifies the additional processing.

Durability

Good resistance to abrasion and pilling—when appropriate finishes are applied—makes our brushed fleece suitable for workwear and school uniforms that require frequent machine washing. Previous seasons have shown that properly finished fleece maintains its appearance through dozens of wash cycles.

Functional Finishes Available

Production Practicality

For factories, practical specifications matter as much as performance features:

• Stable width (typically 175–190 cm)

• Reliable roll lengths for efficient warehouse management

• Controlled shrinkage for efficient marker making and bulk cutting

Applications in Commercial Garments

MH focuses on brushed fleece for large-volume apparel programs rather than home sewing or craft projects. Our fabric is designed to perform on industrial cutting tables and high-speed sewing lines, not in home décor applications or small-batch production.

Hoodies and Sweatshirts

This represents the core use case for brushed fleece fabric. Unisex hoodies, crewnecks, and zip-up styles produced for export programs to Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe rely on consistent fleece that cuts cleanly and sews efficiently. The smooth face accepts screen printing and heat transfer graphics while the brushed interior delivers the warmth consumers expect.

Sportswear and Athleisure

Tracksuits, joggers, team wear, and club merchandise demand fabrics that combine:

• Warmth for outdoor training and sideline wear

• Breathable construction for moderate activity

• Basic moisture management

• Durability for frequent laundering

MH poly-spandex brushed fleece is particularly suitable for fitted joggers and cardigans where stretch and recovery are essential.

Loungewear and Sleepwear

Soft brushed fleece is ideal for nightwear sets, robes, and homewear lines where comfort and softness are key selling points. Double-brushed options with pile on both sides can add thickness for blankets and ultra-cozy apparel without substantially increasing yarn costs.

Workwear and Uniforms

Heavier GSM brushed fleece serves demanding applications:

• Security uniforms

• School sweatshirts

• Corporate winter hoodies

• Promotional garments for outdoor events

Decoration Compatibility

MH fabrics are suitable for common B2B decoration methods, such as the application of zippers and other garment accessories:

• Screen printing on the smooth face

• Heat transfer printing for complex graphics

• Embroidery for logos and branding

This compatibility is critical for order fulfillment where branded apparel drives the product value.

Specifications, GSM Ranges & Customization Options

MH offers flexibility in OEM specifications for different markets and seasons. Whether you need lightweight fleece for transitional seasons or heavyweight fabric for true winter conditions, we can match production to your requirements.

GSM Brackets Available for Bulk

Fabric Constructions

Common constructions available include:

• 2-end fleece – Economical option for price-sensitive markets

• 3-end fleece – Denser construction for better coverage and warmth

• Brushed French terry variants – For buyers seeking cotton fleece alternatives with a different aesthetic

Construction choice depends on your design targets and cost requirements.

Width and Weight Tolerances

Factories operating automated cutting systems need predictable fabric specifications:

• GSM tolerance: +/- 2–3%

• Stable width for marker efficiency

• Low skew and minimal bow for accurate pattern cutting

Color Options

MH supports diverse color requirements:

• Solid-dyed colors per Pantone or buyer’s swatch

• Bulk color cards for fast selection of stock colors

• Capacity for recurring seasonal color programs

• Low MOQ on core colors (black, navy, grey melange) from stock

Sign up for our digital color card to find options that match your upcoming collections.

Optional Functions

MH as Your Brushed Fleece Wholesale Partner

MH serves as a dedicated brushed fleece fabric wholesaler with strong export experience across developing and emerging markets. Our production capacity and quality systems are built to support the demands of commercial garment manufacturing at scale.

Key benefits for B2B buyers:

• Stable bulk supply with consistent quality lot-to-lot

• Competitive factory-level pricing without retail markups

• OEM customization for GSM, composition, finishes, and colors

• Reliable service for long-term program supply

We understand local market requirements in our main export regions—Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe—and can adapt specifications and accessories to suit destination needs.

Ready to discuss your brushed fleece requirements?

Contact MH for detailed specifications, color cards, sample yardage for testing on your sewing lines, and discussion of annual or seasonal volume plans. We welcome inquiries from garment manufacturers, importers, and fabric wholesalers looking for a reliable wholesale fabric partner.

Note: Small retail orders and DIY/home sewing requests are not our focus—we are structured exclusively for B2B wholesale supply.