Training hoodies fail or succeed based on fabric—long before fit or branding matters.
From my experience working with gym and performance brands, the right hoodie fabric must balance:
If your hoodie feels great on day one but pills, shrinks, or collapses after five washes,
your fabric choice—not your design—is the problem.
Unlike lifestyle hoodies, training hoodies are worn:
That means your fabric must handle:
A fashion-grade fleece can’t survive this environment.
Training brands need engineered hoodie fabrics, not blanks.
Across dozens of hoodie programs, I see two clear outcomes:
Wrong fabric choices
Right fabric systems
Good hoodie fabric feels the same on order #1 and order #10.
| Fabric Type | Key Traits | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton-Poly Fleece | Soft, breathable, stable | Daily gym wear |
| French Terry | Lightweight, moisture-friendly | Warm-ups |
| Performance Knit | Stretch, quick-dry | Outdoor training |
| Double-Knit | Structure, durability | Premium lines |
| Recycled Blends | Eco positioning | Sustainable brands |
The “best” fabric depends on how your hoodie is used, not trends.
Start with use case, then engineer the fabric.
| Mistake | Result |
|---|---|
| Choosing by price | Stiff hand feel |
| No pilling test | Fuzzy surface |
| No wash test | Shrinkage |
| GSM not locked | Batch inconsistency |
| Wrong rib fabric | Loose cuffs |
Fabric errors multiply at scale.
Specializes in gym hoodies with fabric testing, GSM locking, and performance blends.
Best for: Brands building training-focused hoodies.
Global leader in performance fabric integration.
Best for: Premium and technical programs.
👉 Hansae
Strong in fleece and knit production at scale.
Best for: Retail and regional brands.
👉 Makalot
Experienced in sports and lifestyle hoodie programs.
Best for: Mid-to-large volume.
One of the world’s largest knit fabric producers.
Best for: High-volume programs.
| Fabric | Warmth | Stretch | Durability | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Fleece | High | Low | Medium | Lifestyle |
| Cotton-Poly Fleece | High | Medium | High | Gym wear |
| French Terry | Medium | Medium | Medium | Warm-ups |
| Performance Knit | Medium | High | High | Training |
| Double-Knit | High | Medium | Very High | Premium |
Q: What GSM is best for training hoodies?
A: Most brands choose 300–340 GSM for year-round use.
Q: Can hoodie fabric be customized?
A: Yes—partners like Fukigymwear develop brand-specific blends.
Q: Is 100% cotton good for gyms?
A: Rarely. It absorbs sweat and loses shape faster.
If your hoodie line is built for training, not just style,
you need fabric systems that perform under real use.
👉 Fukigymwear
provides custom hoodie fabrics, GSM control, wash testing, and scalable production for training brands.