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Sweatshirts are developed in 3-thread fleece constructions, with fabric weight, hand-feel, warmth, recovery and finishing engineered around the target product and price point.

3-Thread Fleece 220–320+ GSM Custom GSM Private Label
Crea Textile Sweatshirt manufacturing

From specification to shipment

How We Make It

A controlled production route designed around fit, fabric performance, repeatability and final inspection.

01

Tech Pack & Fit

Review measurements, sweatshirt silhouette, rib dimensions, seam details, fit block and artwork placement.

02

Fabric Development

Develop 3-thread fleece by composition, yarn, knit structure, GSM, colour and finishing; standard production is typically 300–320 GSM.

03

Sample & Approval

Develop the first sample, fit sample and revisions until measurements, hand-feel and appearance are approved.

04

Cutting

Relax fabric, prepare markers and cut body, sleeve and rib panels with controlled shrinkage allowance.

05

Sewing

Assemble shoulders, sleeves, body and rib openings using the approved seam and stitch specifications.

06

Branding

Apply print, embroidery, labels and other branding after confirming placement, scale and test results.

07

Finishing

Apply wash or softener finish where required, press, thread trim, fold, label and prepare cartons.

08

QC & Shipment

Check measurements, GSM, fabric consistency, workmanship, branding and packing before final shipment release.

Fabric engineering

Fabric & GSM Options

3-thread fleece starts from around 220 GSM. Standard sweatshirt production is typically 300–320 GSM, while custom GSM can be developed to the required product specification.

Fabric / Construction Typical GSM Best Use
3-Thread Cotton Fleece220–320+ GSMSoft, structured sweatshirts with a natural cotton hand-feel
3-Thread CVC Fleece280–320 GSMBalanced softness, durability and shape retention
3-Thread Cotton / Polyester Fleece280–340+ GSMStable construction, easy-care programs and repeat production
Heavyweight 3-Thread Fleece320–400+ GSMPremium heavyweight silhouettes and cold-weather programs
Custom 3-Thread Fleece220–400+ GSMCustom-developed GSM and construction for a specific product brief

Fabric Options

3-thread fleece can be developed in cotton, CVC and cotton/polyester constructions, with the composition and hand-feel selected around the target product.

Construction & Finish

Rib construction, brushed or unbrushed inside, garment wash, softener finish, printing, embroidery, labels and packaging can be specified per product.

Alternative GSM

Standard sweatshirt weight is 300–320 GSM, but we can develop the required GSM from around 220 GSM upward to match the silhouette, season and target price.

Quality checkpoints

Built for Repeat Orders

Consistency matters after the first shipment. Our checkpoints are structured to keep the approved product stable across production runs.

  • 01 Measurement tolerance checked against the approved size chart.
  • 02 Fabric shade, GSM and lot consistency verified before cutting.
  • 03 Construction, stitch quality and trims inspected against approval.
  • 04 Branding placement and finishing reviewed before packing.
  • 05 Final garment, size ratio and carton marking checked before dispatch.

Next step

Develop Your Sweatshirts

Send your tech pack, reference sample or target specification and we can structure the development path.

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