What Is Cotton Elastane French Terry and What To Make?

What Exactly is Cotton Elastane French Terry?

French terry is a multi-purpose knit fabric with smooth face side and soft visible loops on the inside. This knit has the same cosy, soft texture as your favourite sweatshirts, leisure joggers, and loungewear worn in cool to cold climate.

The premium medium weight European cotton elastane french terry in my collection has a 4-way stretch, is soft, and has a subtle drape. Because cotton elastane french terry is breathable and absorbent, it is perfect for a variety of clothing projects that are suitable for people of all ages.

Cotton elastane french terry can range in weight from 230gsm to 350gsm, with 240-300gsm being the most common.

Other Names for Cotton Elastane French Terry

• Cotton Spandex French Terry
• Cotton Lycra French Terry

Benefits of Cotton Elastane French Terry

• Absorbent
• Breathable
• Soft
• Subtle Drape
• Comfortable
• UV Protective
• Biodegradable
• Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

What To Make With Cotton Elastane French Terry

• Hoodies
• Jumpers
• Pullovers
• Sweat Pants
• Joggers
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Dresses
• Loungewear

Cotton elastane french terry is one of the most versatile jersey bases because it can be used to create a wide range of clothing (from form fitting to oversized) for people of all ages. It is popular because it is a comfortable fabric to wear because of its stretch component, as well as an eco-friendly and sustainable choice, making it environmentally friendly.

Care Instruction for Cotton Elastane French Terry?

Cold Wash / Line Dry / No Bleaching (including optical brighteners and whitening agents*) / Low Tumble Dry / No Dry Cleaning / Low Iron*Some laundry detergent include optical brighteners and whitening agents. This is a fluorescent substance added to detergents in order to produce a whitening effect on laundry which acts like bleach and can change, lighten or cause blotchy discolouration in fabric after washing.

At Wicked Fabrics I'm passionate about sourcing fabrics that are ethical and sustainable so that our environmental footprint is reduced, which means you can focus on the fun stuff like sewing!

Where To Buy?

Browse Cotton Elastane French Terry here.

Sewn and Photographed by Tina Philp