Surface & finish

Sweatshirt fleece

Sweatshirt fleece has a smooth knit face and a raised, fuzzy backing.

Also searched as: Fleece-back jersey, Napped sweatshirt knit

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A symbolic surface study. This technique has no single fixed pattern; this is not a construction diagram or photograph.

How it is made

Backing yarns are knitted into the cloth. Napping raises their fibers to form the soft interior.

How to recognize it

The reverse looks brushed rather than distinctly looped.

Common uses

  • Hoodies
  • Sweatpants
  • Sweatshirts

What to distinguish

This entry describes sweatshirt construction; fleece also names other pile fabrics and raw sheep wool.

Sources & further reading

Research checked 2026-09-27. Descriptions are original summaries; references support terminology and construction, not every product sold under a name.

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