French terry and fleece should not be treated as interchangeable names in a hoodie brief. The reverse-side surface, finished weight, construction, and buyer evaluation criteria need to be stated before the material route can be reviewed.
Start with the reverse-side requirement
| Brief point | French terry | Fleece requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Surface description | French terry normally presents loops on the reverse side. | State whether a napped or brushed reverse is required and identify the reference surface. |
| Construction decision | Specify construction, composition, finished GSM, usable width, and face appearance. | Clarify whether the buyer refers to a brushed French terry surface, polar fleece, or another construction; the market term alone is not enough. |
| Trim coordination | Include cuff, hem, or waistband requirements when rib is part of the garment. | Send the main-fabric cutting and color standard when the trim must be assessed with the body fabric. |
Hoodie brief checkpoints
Record the garment pattern, target finished GSM and tolerance, usable width, composition, face and reverse appearance, color standard, finish, matching rib requirements, quantity by color, destination, and buyer-defined wash or dimensional checks. Name the method, condition, and acceptance limit whenever a result is critical.
Compare the French Terry, Polar Fleece, and Rib Knit categories when the hoodie brief includes body-surface and trim decisions; the hoodie application guide keeps those inputs together.