Easy Wear
French Terry Loopback
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What Is French Terry Loopback?
Following the launch of our new pull-over hoodies & sweatshirts, we’ve been throwing the term ‘loopback’ around left, right and centre. But what actually is loopback fabric, and what are benefits of using it?
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Origins
Loopback or French Terry, as it more commonly referred to, originated from ‘Terry Cloth’, a soft yet durable material characterised by the 2 sets of knitted loops on either side of the fabric. The combination of the loose and tight cotton threads create a highly absorbent pile, making it a popular choice for towelling, and later sportswear.
The French Terry that we’re more familiar with today is a stretch version of Terry Cloth. The outer surface is much smoother creating a more wearable and comfortable fabric, yet the reverse, or inside uses the same double-looped technique as the original Terry Cloth for both absorbency & durability- hence the term loopback.
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Why We Chose to Use It
We feel that is our responsibility to make pieces for the long-haul, which is one of the main reasons why we chose a durable yet breathable fabric such as French Terry for our essentials. We wanted to create your new go-to, something that will hold up in all your daily endeavours- whether it is being worn solo around the home, or as an extra layer of warmth when out in the winter months.
Another benefit of French Terry is the easy-care nature of the loopback, it requires little ironing and won’t lose its shape when air-dried.
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Time-Tested
French Terry fabric really has stood the test of time. From its origins in sportswear, the loopback process has remained, on a whole, the same and we think that’s something worth noting.
Not only are we big fans of the old-school aesthetic, but it’s no secret that the old fashioned ways of doing things are often the best.
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