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| Check | terry fabric | knit fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Terry has loops that absorb water. French terry has loops on one side and a smoother face. | See the knit fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Soft and thirsty. Loops can snag. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Usually mid-weight or heavier than jersey. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Loungewear, towels, baby cloth, and some sports. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Bulk, longer dry time, and loop pull. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every terry fabric listing mean the same cloth?
No. Terry has loops that absorb water. French terry has loops on one side and a smoother face. Name loop type, fibre, and whether it is towel terry or apparel French terry.
Can you skip sampling terry fabric?
Wet a sample. Check absorbency and loop security.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword terry fabric?
Loop type, fibre, weight, and absorbency. Calling French terry and towel terry the same cloth.
