Spandex Fleece Pro-Stretch

What is Spandex Fleece Fabric?

Spandex fleece fabric is a performance textile that combines traditional fleece’s warmth with the stretch of spandex (elastane) fibers. Spandex fibers give the fabric superior elasticity and recovery, so it moves with you and snaps back to shape. Often a polyester-spandex blend, it features a soft, cozy fleece interior and a smooth exterior. The result is a fabric that keeps you warm like classic fleece while offering 4-way stretch for maximum flexibility.

Key Benefits of Spandex Fleece

• Warmth & Insulation: Retains body heat like regular fleece, keeping you warm in cold weather. The brushed inner surface traps air for insulation, providing excellent warmth for winter wear.
• Soft Comfort: With its plush fleece interior, spandex fleece feels gentle against the skin. The added stretch ensures garments are flexible and non-restrictive, enhancing comfort during activity.
• 4-Way Stretch & Recovery: Stretches in all directions for maximum range of motion. It moves with you and springs back without sagging or losing shape, maintaining a great fit after repeated use.
• Durability: The poly-spandex blend resists frequent washing and abrasion (with minimal pilling), making it ideal for sportswear that sees heavy use.

Applications in Activewear & Outdoor Apparel

Spandex fleece is commonly used in sportswear such as jackets, hoodies, leggings, and outdoor training apparel. It provides warmth without restricting movement, keeping athletes comfortable whether in a gym hoodie or fleece-lined winter leggings.

Wholesale Supply for Brands (B2B)

For apparel brands, Sportek International – a sportswear fabric manufacturer – offers wholesale spandex fleece fabric by the roll. Sourcing in bulk ensures consistent quality and competitive pricing for large orders. By partnering with a trusted supplier, brands can confidently use this advanced performance fleece in their hoodies, leggings, or any active apparel line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is spandex fleece used for?

Spandex fleece is used for clothing that needs to be warm, soft, and stretchy. It’s common in athletic and outdoor apparel – for example, running jackets, gym hoodies, fleece-lined leggings, and training pants. In short, any garment where you want cozy insulation and the flexibility to move can be made with spandex fleece. It’s especially popular in sportswear because the spandex gives fleece the extra stretch required for active movement.

What is 4-way stretch fleece?

4-way stretch fleece is a fleece knit with spandex that stretches both widthwise and lengthwise, allowing full freedom of movement in all directions. Unlike 2-way stretch fabric that only expands one way, high-quality stretch fleece also retains its shape during motion, providing resilient elasticity and comfortable warmth for intense activities. It won’t lose its fit as you bend and stretch, which makes it ideal for activewear layers.

Can I buy spandex fleece fabric wholesale?

Yes. You can purchase spandex fleece fabric in bulk from textile suppliers or manufacturers. For example, Sportek International offers this polyester spandex fleece fabric by the roll (e.g. 50+ yards) for apparel production. Buying wholesale ensures consistent fabric quality across your order and better pricing for larger quantities.