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Types of Polar Fleece Fabric: Anti-Pill, Micro, Bonded and Sherpa

Compare common types of polar fleece fabric, including anti-pill fleece, micro fleece, bonded fleece and sherpa-style fleece for apparel.

Feb 18, 2022 2 min read Updated May 27, 2026 Allen Wang
Types of Polar Fleece Fabric: Anti-Pill, Micro, Bonded and Sherpa

Classification according to the production process: double brush single anti-pilling, double brush double anti-pilling, single brush single anti-pilling, etc. Generally, factories also produce double-sided velvet, single-sided velvet, sheared plush, comfortable cotton velvet, etc.,

Fleece Of Various Colors
Fleece Of Various Colors

Classification by raw material source: 1. short fiber (hemp gray fleece) 2. long fiber (low elastic wire DTY, glossy silk FDY). Under normal circumstances, the price of staple fiber fleece is higher than that of long fiber fleece, and most of the long fiber fleece is made of blankets.

Classification by style type: 1. single brush single anti-pilling 2. double brush double anti-pilling 3. double brush single anti-pilling 4. single brush single anti-pilling and boned other fabric (called softshell)

Polar fleece can be divided into dyeing color and printing. Dyeing fleece can be divided into drop-needle fleece, embossed fleece, and jacquard fleece according to personal requirements.

Dorp-Needle Fleece
Dorp-Needle Fleece
Embossed Fleece
Embossed Fleece
Jacquard Fleece
Jacquard Fleece

According to the different materials of the printing, there are more than 200 varieties of color such as penetration printing, rubber paddle printing, transfer printing color strips, etc. This fabric is novel and unique in pattern, wonderful in color, natural and smooth, and favored by people from all fields.

Printed Fleece
Printed Fleece

Fleece can be bonded with any other fabric to better protect against the cold (fleece and fleece bonded, fleece and denim bonded, fleece and cashmere bonded, fleece and mesh bonded with waterproof and breathable film, etc.). Fleece fabric can also be bonded with all fabrics, which can be used in the production of cold clothing to make the cold-proof effect better.

The common combination of fleece and denim, fleece and cashmere, fleece and mesh are bonded with waterproof and breathable film, etc.

The bonded technology of fleece can not only be used in clothing but also widely used in other fabric processes. After the bonded technology bond the same two qualities or different quality fleece bond processing, it can be used to make blankets and beddings. Fleece feels soft, gives people a warm and comfortable feeling.

Choosing the right fleece type

Different fleece types solve different garment needs. Micro fleece is often selected for lightweight warmth and soft layering. Anti-pill fleece is useful for hoodies, jackets and casualwear that need a cleaner surface after use. Bonded fleece can add structure or wind-resistance depending on the backing. Sherpa-style fleece is chosen for bulk, texture and warm visual effect.

When selecting a fleece type, compare application, GSM, handfeel, stretch, surface durability and target price together. If the garment requires a retail quality standard, testing and sample approval should be part of the development plan.

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