Printed Sweat Fabric

Printed Sweat Fabric by the Metre

Our printed sweat fabric range covers the digital prints and pattern designs you need for children's hoodies, sweaters, joggers, and other casual wear. This sweat fabric, also known as French terry, combines a smooth jersey face with a looped or brushed back, giving you a material that feels soft against the skin but holds its shape after repeated washing. You'll find prints ranging from playful animal motifs to geometric patterns and seasonal designs, all sold as fabric by the metre so you can order exactly what a project needs. Whether you're a home sewer working on a single garment or a small label producing a full collection, this section has options for both.

What makes printed sweat fabric a good choice

Sweat fabric sits between a jersey and a fleece: it has enough weight to drape well in a hoodie or sweater, yet it stretches enough for comfortable children's wear. The printed versions are made from compact yarn, which keeps the surface smooth and helps resist pilling after wash cycles. That matters for kids' clothing especially, since these garments get worn and washed often. Because the fabric has some stretch, it works well with a ballpoint or stretch needle, and it sews up cleanly on a standard sewing machine or overlocker.

Prints and pattern variety

The range includes digital prints in a wide variety of themes: florals, stripes, dots, cartoon characters, and abstract designs. Because the prints are digitally applied, colours stay sharp and detailed, which gives you more design freedom than with traditional screen printing. This makes the fabric suitable not just for hoodies, but also for sweatpants, skirts, dresses with a casual cut, and accessories like bags or cushions where a bit of stretch isn't a problem. If you're looking for something lighter for warmer layers, our cotton poplin printed fabrics offer a woven alternative with similarly varied print designs, and for babywear specifically, the baby knit fabrics section has finer, softer knits suited to newborns and infants.

Buying per metre, samples, and stock

• Order the exact length you need, from a single metre up to full bolts
• Request a fabric sample for €0.50 before committing to a larger order
• Wholesale pricing applies from 6 metres, useful for small businesses and workshops
• Fixed remnants and coupon pieces are available while stock lasts, at a lower price per piece
• Suitable for both private customers making a single garment and businesses producing in volume

All fabric is shipped from our warehouse in Tilburg, and the assortment is updated regularly, so it's worth checking back if you don't see the exact print you're after right now.

In short

Printed sweat fabric gives you a practical, comfortable base for children's casual wear, with enough print variety to keep every project a little different. Between the compact-yarn construction, the resistance to pilling, and the option to order by the metre with samples available first, it's a solid pick for anyone sewing hoodies, sweaters, or joggers on a regular basis. Take a look through the collection and see which print fits your next project.