Sunbelt brands sell sweatsuits twelve months a year, and fleece is too warm for eight of them. French terry sets have the same look with a cooler, cleaner inside and a drape that photographs sharper.
We manufacture French terry sweatsuits in 300 to 420 GSM loopback cotton terry: hoodie or crewneck plus jogger or short, cut from one lot, with 2×2 rib and matching hardware. The loop side can face in for comfort or out as a texture detail. For brands searching for a custom french terry sweatsuit manufacturer that treats a 50-piece order like a real order, Mike Apparel samples first, produces in 2–3 weeks and delivers duties-paid.
Choosing the cloth for a custom sweatsuit
Every sweatsuit programme starts with a swatch card. These are the constructions we recommend for sweatsuits; any of them can be dyed to Pantone and most can be washed or garment-dyed after sewing. For the french terry sweatsuit most brands start with 340 GSM French terry and step up to 400 GSM heavy French terry when they want heavyweight terry set.
| Fabric | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 340 GSM French terry | 100% cotton, loopback | standard terry set |
| 400 GSM heavy French terry | 100% cotton | heavyweight terry set |
| 300 GSM light terry | 100% cotton | summer set |
| 360 GSM cotton-poly terry | 80/20 | low-shrink terry |
Silhouettes and sizing
The silhouette options we run for sweatsuits are listed below. Any of them can be adjusted to a reference garment you send us, and we grade to US sizing as standard. For a french terry sweatsuit, we usually sample the hoodie + jogger first and adjust from there.
- Hoodie + jogger
- Crewneck + short
- Oversized hoodie + wide pant
- Cropped hoodie + high-waist jogger
What is inside the seams
The stitch, rib, thread and hardware choices below are what separate a factory sweatsuit from a promotional blank. All are standard on our runs. Start your french terry sweatsuit tech pack with this line: loopback inside, smooth jersey face.
- Loopback inside, smooth jersey face
- Optional reverse (loop-out) panels for texture
- Matching rib and drawcords
- Joggers with side pockets and rib or open hem
- Set cut and dyed together
Branding the sweatsuit
We handle all decoration internally, which keeps lead times at 2–3 weeks and removes the hand-off between a blank supplier and a printer. Options that suit a sweatsuit: On a french terry sweatsuit the most common request is screen print on the smooth face.
- Screen print on the smooth face
- Embroidery
- Garment dye for tonal sets
- Enzyme wash for a peached face
- Contrast loop-out pockets
For a method-by-method comparison on sweatsuits, read screen printing vs DTG vs embroidery.
Private label, labels and packaging
Private label is included, not an upsell. A custom sweatsuit from Mike Apparel ships with your woven or printed neck label, size tab, care label and, if you want them, hang tags, custom poly bags and printed boxes. Send vector artwork and we produce label samples alongside the garment sample. See our private label clothing page for label types, minimums and artwork specs. A typical french terry sweatsuit run carries a woven main label, printed care label and hang tag; loopback sweatsuit programmes often add a woven hem loop.
French Terry Sweatsuit pricing by quantity
Pricing for a custom sweatsuit is driven by fabric weight, decoration and quantity. The bands below are per set for the constructions on this page at typical spec, and every quote is itemised so you can see exactly what moves the number. At the low end a french terry sweatsuit in 340 GSM French terry with one placement lands near $26; at the top, 400 GSM heavy French terry with multiple placements and full packaging reaches $50.
| Quantity | Price per set (USD) |
|---|---|
| 50–100 sets | $26 – $50 |
| 100–300 sets | $23 – $44 |
| 300–1,000 sets | $20 – $39 |
| 1,000+ sets | $18.20 – $35 |
Prices are FOB Sialkot; DDP shipping to the USA adds roughly $1.20–$3.50 per set by sea or $3–$7 by air depending on weight and volume. Sampling is charged at 2–3x the bulk unit price and credited back on the bulk order. French Terry Sweatsuit reorders skip the sample fee entirely and are priced at the band of the total quantity ordered to date.
From brief to delivery
How an order for sweatsuits moves through the factory, with the timing for each stage. A first french terry sweatsuit order usually moves from brief to delivered goods in five to six weeks.
- Brief and quote (24 hours)Send a tech pack, sketch or reference sweatsuit with target quantity. We reply with fabric options, MOQ and per-set pricing.
- Pre-production sample (7–10 days)One sweatsuit in your fabric, fit, colour and branding. Revisions until approved. Read about the sampling process.
- Approval and depositSign off the sample and size set; 50% deposit reserves fabric and the production slot.
- Bulk production (2–3 weeks)Cutting, sewing, wash, decoration, labelling, QC and packing in-house, with photo updates.
- QC and DDP shipping (4–7 days by air)Inspection against the approved sample, then DDP delivery with duties paid. See our full timeline guide.
Ready to sample a custom french terry sweatsuit? Share your artwork and quantity. We quote in 24 hours and ship a pre-production sample in 7–10 days.
Delivery to the USA and beyond
Delivery to the USA is DDP as standard, so the price we quote for a sweatsuit is the price you pay, landed. Four to seven days by air to Miami, Dallas or anywhere else in the country; worldwide shipping is available on the same terms. More on streetwear manufacturing for USA brands and DDP shipping. For french terry sweatsuit reorders over 300 pieces we quote sea freight alongside air so you can trade a few weeks for a lower landed cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is French terry good for a sweatsuit?
Yes. It is the standard for LA, Miami, Houston and Atlanta brands because it breathes, drapes cleanly and does not overheat. It looks identical to fleece from the outside.
Can I mix terry and fleece in one set?
Not recommended: the two fabrics dye slightly differently and the set will not match. Choose one fabric per set.
How heavy should a terry set be?
340–400 GSM. Lighter terry is for summer shorts sets.
What is the MOQ for French terry sweatsuits?
50 sets per colourway.
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Last updated September 5, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Pricing and lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.
