French terry is a versatile knit fabric with soft loops on the inside and a smooth surface on the outside. This knit has a soft, warm texture you’ll recognize from your comfiest sweatshirts to athleisure joggers as well as loungewear. French terry can be medium to heavy weight—lighter than cold-weather sweatpants but heavier than your typical t-shirt.

French terry is a versatile fabric that you’ll find in casual clothing like sweatpants, hoodies, pullovers, and even shorts. French terry clothes are great to lounge in, or wear over your workout clothes if you’re heading to the gym.

French terry fabrics, especially in 100% cotton, are easy to maintain and get better with age.

French terry is naturally wrinkle-resistant. The plush textured back loops and smooth face will help keep the wrinkles away.

French terry is very easy to clean and maintain, with a home wash a tumble dry.

French terry differs from the terry cloth that you recognize from your towels and robes. French terry is a smoother, softer fabric, though both French terry and terry cloth feature a similar soft pile. Terry cloth is also more absorbent than French terry, making it the perfect fabric to use when toweling dry.