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FLEECE TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT - Hanes EcoSmart midweight sweatshirt is made with cotton sourced from American farms. CLASSIC SILHOUETTE - Basic crewneck sweatshirt shaping for that versatile look you love. MADE TO LAST - Double-needle stitching at the neck and armholes adds extra quality and sturdiness. STAYS SOFT - Thick, sturdy fleece stays warm and cozy. CONVENIENT TEARAWAY TAGS - Say bye-bye to itchy tags. COLD WATER WASH - Hanes recommends machine washing this sweatshirt cold water to reduce energy usage.
A knit whose back, or both sides, is brushed until the fibers stand up and trap warm air. Cotton fleece is sweatshirt fabric and polyester fleece is the outdoor kind.
It's warm and soft. Brushing takes away some of a knit's give, so most of the stretch in a fleece comes from elastane in the blend. Brushed synthetic fleece sheds more fibers in the wash than a flat knit of the same fiber, and it can pill.
Read from how the product describes its fabric. These are typical for this kind of fabric, not tested on this item.
