Fleece is a soft, napped polyester knit that is warm, lightweight, and beginner-friendly because it does not fray.
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fiber | Polyester knit |
| Feel | Soft, fuzzy, warm |
| Absorbency | Low |
| Durability | Good |
| Shrinkage | Minimal |
| Care | Wash cool; do not iron |
| Common uses | Blankets, jackets, hats |
Working with fleece
Fleece has no grain to worry about fraying, so raw edges are fine. It does have a nap and a stretch direction; cut tops and bottoms consistently.
Never iron fleece. Heat melts and flattens the pile. Skip the iron entirely and finger-press seams, or use a low-heat press cloth only if essential.
See the Polyester Fabric Properties and the Fabric Types Explained.