Fleece

Fleece is a soft, brushed knit fabric, known for its excellent warmth, low weight, and easy maintenance. It’s widely used in the textile industry, especially for making jackets, sweatshirts, and other outdoor apparel. The name “fleece” typically refers to synthetic pile knits designed as affordable and functional alternatives to natural wool products.

Originally created to mimic the insulating properties of wool without the high cost or difficult care, fleece has earned a solid place in the market due to its:

• excellent thermal insulation,
• long-lasting color and shape retention,
• ease of washing and quick drying,
• lightweight structure,
• and resistance to pilling (in higher-quality versions).

Fleece fabrics are produced on both warp and weft knitting machines and come in a wide range of qualities, depending on the type of yarn used, final treatment, and fabric weight. In the Czech market alone, you’ll find everything from basic fleece made with continuous filament yarns (like PRIMAPOLAR and MULTIPOLAR) to high-end microfleece (e.g., MICROPOLAR, MICROTEC, MICROMOSS) made from ultra-fine microfibers for enhanced softness and function.

At the top tier, you’ll find fleece made from specially shaped hollow fibers—such as THERMAL-TEC or the branded THERMO-IFE range—designed for maximum thermal performance and comfort.

It’s worth noting that “fleece” is a general term used for a wide variety of fabrics. Not all fleeces are equal. Always check the specific composition, weight, surface treatment, and type of fiber to ensure you’re getting what you really need—not just a look-alike fabric with lower technical performance.