Search for wholesale fleece and most results are craft stores selling by the yard. A garment factory, buying-house vendor or private-label brand needs something different: rolls or kilograms, a stated GSM, repeatable colour and a quote that includes freight. This guide explains how wholesale fleece fabric works at production scale, what moves the price, how order tiers and lead times typically run at Fawtex, and how to write an RFQ that gets an accurate answer the first time.
Key takeaways
- Production buyers purchase wholesale fleece fabric per kg or per roll, against a written spec: composition, GSM, finish, width and colour.
- Price per kg is driven by yarn composition, recycled content, GSM, colour depth, finish and order size, plus the port and terms you choose.
- Fawtex order tiers: sampling 300 to 1,000 kg (10 to 14 days), commercial 1,000 to 5,000 kg (18 to 22 days), enterprise 5,000 to 20,000+ kg FCL (25 to 35 days).
- FOB Karachi leaves freight and insurance with you. CIF puts both in the supplier's quote to a named port.
- A complete RFQ gets a quote back faster. Fawtex quotes within 24 to 48 hours of receiving a spec.
What wholesale fleece fabric means for a garment factory
In retail, fleece is a craft or sewing material sold by the yard at a fixed shelf price. In wholesale, fleece fabric is an industrial input. You buy a quantity of knitted fabric made to a specification, usually priced per kilogram, delivered on rolls and packed for container loading.
Per kilogram, per roll or per yard?
Knitted fleece is most often traded by weight because the weight of the roll is what the mill measures and what the freight forwarder charges. Yardage then depends on GSM and width. As an illustration only, a fabric at 300 GSM and 1.5 m finished width weighs about 411 g per linear yard, so 1,000 kg is roughly 2,430 yards. Heavier fabric gives fewer yards per kilogram, which is why you should compare quotes on the same GSM and width, not on headline price alone.
Who buys wholesale fleece
The typical buyers are garment factories cutting hoodies, joggers and tracksuits; buying-house vendors consolidating programmes for retailers; private-label brands with their own production partners; and importers supplying local cut-and-sew units. Fawtex is set up to talk to these buyers directly, manufacturer to manufacturer.
Fleece fabric supplier or fleece fabric manufacturer?
A trader sells whatever stock it can source. A fleece fabric manufacturer controls the knitting and finishing, so it can adjust GSM, composition and finish to your tech pack. For bulk fleece fabric that must repeat reliably across reorders, ask any fleece fabric supplier whether it makes the fabric itself or buys it in. Fawtex is a manufacturer and wholesaler, so a request for wholesale fleece fabric goes to people who control the process.
| Specification | Retail fleece (by the yard) | Wholesale fleece fabric (production) |
|---|---|---|
| Buying unit | Yard or metre | Kilogram or roll |
| Typical quantity | A few yards | Hundreds to thousands of kg |
| Specification | Colour and thickness | Composition, yarn count, GSM, finish, width |
| Colour | Stock shades | Pantone lab-dip matching |
| Delivery | Parcel | Packed rolls, FOB or CIF |
Types of wholesale fleece fabric you can specify
Most fleece enquiries come down to four choices: the number of yarns in the construction, whether the back is brushed, the fibre blend and the weight. Fawtex runs a focused range built around two constructions, covered in detail on the 2-end fleece and 3-end fleece pages.
| Construction | GSM range | Typical compositions | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-end fleece | 240 to 320 | Cotton 55 / Poly 45, or Poly 52 / Cotton 48 | Brushed fleece, French terry loop, peach finish |
| 3-end fleece | 300 to 420+ | 20s CVC 55/45, 12s CVC 70/30, 75D/24F filament | Brushed fleece, French terry loop, peach finish |
CVC (chief value cotton) means cotton is the majority fibre in a cotton and polyester blend. Brushed fleece raises the fibres on the back for warmth. French terry loop leaves the loops unbrushed. Peach finish gives a soft, lightly sueded face. If you are deciding between constructions, our guides to what 3-end fleece is and 3-end fleece vs French terry go deeper.
What drives the price of wholesale fleece fabric per kg
Fawtex does not publish a fixed price list, because the price depends on the specification. These are the variables that move a quote, roughly in order of impact:
- Composition and yarn count. Cotton-rich CVC blends, filament yarns and finer or coarser counts all price differently. Yarn is typically the largest cost in fleece.
- Recycled content. Recycled yarn can be specified. The share of recycled fibre and the documentation you need both affect cost and availability, so state them up front.
- GSM. A heavier fabric uses more yarn per square metre. Compare price per kg and also the cost per metre or per garment.
- Colour. Pantone lab-dip matching is available. Deep shades, difficult colours and many colourways in small lots cost more than a few shades in volume.
- Finish. Brushing, peach finish or a French terry loop each change the process route.
- Quantity. Larger runs spread set-up and dyeing cost across more kilograms, so bulk fleece fabric orders usually price better per kg than sampling lots.
- Port and terms. FOB Karachi and CIF to Istanbul, Dubai, the UK, the US or Chittagong are quoted differently.
To see how a spec-led quote works in practice, read the wholesale fleece pricing page, then send your specification for a quote built around it.
Order tiers and lead times
Fawtex organises orders into three tiers. Lead times below are the typical figures; confirm them against your colour count and finish when you receive the quote, and add ocean transit time to your destination.
| Tier | Quantity | Typical lead time | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampling | 300 to 1,000 kg | 10 to 14 days | Fit, wash and handfeel approval before bulk |
| Commercial | 1,000 to 5,000 kg | 18 to 22 days | Regular production runs |
| Enterprise | 5,000 to 20,000+ kg, FCL | 25 to 35 days | Large programmes and container loads |
FOB vs CIF for fleece shipments
Both terms are common in fabric trade, and Fawtex offers FOB Karachi as well as CIF to Istanbul, Dubai, the UK, the US and Chittagong.
| Specification | FOB Karachi | CIF (named destination port) |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier delivers | Goods on board the vessel at Karachi | Goods on board, plus main freight and insurance paid to the named port |
| You arrange | Main freight, insurance, import clearance | Import clearance and onward delivery |
| Risk passes | When goods are loaded on board at Karachi | When goods are loaded on board at Karachi (cost cover continues to the port) |
| Best when | You have your own forwarder or negotiated rates | You want one landed-port figure to compare |
Ask each supplier to state the Incoterm and port in writing, so quotes for wholesale fleece fabric compare like for like. A FOB figure and a landed-port CIF figure are not comparable until the terms match.
Quality checks before you commit to bulk
A bulk order should never be the first time you see the fabric. Build these checks into the approval route:
- Lab dip approval. Approve the colour against your Pantone reference before dyeing the lot.
- Sample or strike-off. Check handfeel, brushing level, weight and width on a real piece, then cut and sew a test garment.
- Shrinkage and wash test. Wash the sample the way the finished garment will be washed and record length and width change.
- Roll inspection. Check each roll for width, weight, defects and shade difference between rolls.
- Written spec. Agree GSM, tolerance and shrinkage limits in the order document, not just in emails.
How to write an RFQ that gets an accurate quote
An RFQ with missing details gets either a vague price or a string of questions. Include the following and you will usually get a firm number on the first reply:
| RFQ item | What to write |
|---|---|
| Construction | 2-end or 3-end fleece, brushed or French terry loop |
| Composition | Fibre blend and yarn counts, for example 20s CVC 55/45 |
| GSM and tolerance | Target GSM, and whether it is greige or finished weight |
| Finish | Brushed, peach finish or loop |
| Width | Finished width and tubular or open |
| Colour | Pantone references and quantity per colour |
| Recycled content | Required share and any documentation you need |
| Quantity and tier | Total kg and the delivery split |
| Terms | FOB Karachi or CIF with the destination port |
| Delivery date | Target ex-factory or arrival date |
Send your wholesale fleece fabric RFQ to our team or use the Fawtex contact page. Fawtex responds with a quote within 24 to 48 hours.
Sourcing wholesale fleece from Pakistan for US, UK and UAE buyers
Pakistan has a long-established knitting and textile base, and Karachi is a major container port, which keeps FOB handling straightforward for wholesale fleece fabric shipments. Fawtex serves buyers across the UAE, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the USA and the UK; the full list is on the markets page.
- US buyers: see the recycled fleece fabric supplier USA page for supply into the US.
- UK buyers: see the recycled fleece fabric supplier UK page for supply into the UK.
- UAE buyers: see the fleece fabric supplier UAE page for supply into the UAE.
- Local Pakistan buyers: see the fleece fabric supplier Pakistan page for supply within Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions about wholesale fleece fabric
What is the minimum order for wholesale fleece fabric?
For wholesale fleece fabric at Fawtex, the sampling tier starts at 300 kg, the commercial tier runs from 1,000 to 5,000 kg, and the enterprise tier runs from 5,000 to 20,000+ kg by full container load. The exact minimum for a given construction and colour should be confirmed in your quote.
Is wholesale fleece priced per kg or per yard?
Production-scale wholesale fleece fabric is normally priced per kilogram or per roll, because the mill and the freight forwarder both work in weight. Yardage depends on GSM and width, so ask for both if you need to convert to cost per metre or per garment.
How long does bulk fleece production take?
Typical Fawtex lead times are 18 to 22 days for commercial orders and 25 to 35 days for enterprise orders, with sampling at 10 to 14 days. Add ocean transit to your destination, and confirm timing against your colours and finish before you commit.
What is the difference between FOB and CIF?
Under FOB Karachi you take over once goods are on board and arrange freight and insurance yourself. Under CIF the supplier includes freight and insurance to a named port in the price. Risk still passes at loading, so check your own cargo cover.
Should I order a sample before bulk fleece?
Yes. A sampling lot of 300 to 1,000 kg lets you test handfeel, shrinkage and colour on real fabric and sew a trial garment. Approve a lab dip before dyeing, and fix GSM and shrinkage limits in writing before you release the bulk wholesale fleece fabric order.
What information do I need to get a fleece fabric quote?
Send the construction, composition and yarn counts, target GSM, finish, width, Pantone colours, quantity, Incoterm with port, and target delivery date. If recycled content or documentation matters, say so. Fawtex then quotes your wholesale fleece fabric enquiry within 24 to 48 hours.
Related guides: What is 3-end fleece? | Fleece fabric GSM guide | How to choose premium fleece manufacturers
