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Double-Sided Sherpa Fleece
High-loft, curly pile construction (320–420 GSM) with superior thermal retention. Double-brushed surface gives a plush, cloud-like hand feel ideal for relaxed-fit full-zip jackets and streetwear pullovers.
Custom Fleece OEM/ODM · Ludhiana, India
The Technical Sourcing Guide for Fluffy Fleece Jackets & Heavyweight Sherpa Outerwear.
High-pile fleece, double-sided sherpa, and bonded technical outerwear engineered from fiber to finished garment. In-house circular knitting, anti-pilling shearing, and GRS certified recycled polyester.
0High-pile density
0Knitting expertise
0ASTM Anti-Pilling
0Flexible OEM MOQ
Factory-Direct Vertical Manufacturing
Precision engineering for
Fluffy Fleece Jackets.
As global outerwear brands shift toward high-thermal, lightweight, and eco-conscious cold-weather apparel, securing a direct manufacturing partner with vertical fabric knitting capabilities is critical. NG Apparels is a family-owned custom apparel manufacturer and exporter based in Ludhiana, Punjab — the knitwear heartland of India.
Since 1981, we have eliminated third-party sourcing agents, bringing circular knitting, napping, brushing, shearing, pattern drafting, and garment assembly under one roof. Our technical expertise in handling high-pile fibers ensures that your brand’s custom Fluffy Fleece Jackets maintain structural loft, zero fiber shedding, and industry-leading thermal-to-weight efficiency across global retail environments.
0Operating continuously since 1981
0In-house yarn-to-garment control
0Global export destinations
0Agent markups or middleman commissions
Product Catalog & Material Options
Engineered Fleece Fabrics
Built for Outerwear Brands.
We manufacture custom fluffy fleece jackets across multiple pile heights, weight classes (220 GSM to 480 GSM), and composite laminations tailored to outdoor lifestyle, athleisure, and streetwear lines.
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High-Pile Teddy Fleece
Ultra-fluffy 380–450 GSM synthetic teddy fleece featuring deep cut-pile fibers. Engineered with low-shedding air-jet textured yarns to maintain volume without matting after repeated domestic laundry cycles.
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Bonded Windproof Fluffy Fleece
Three-layer technical composite: plush outer fluffy fleece bonded to a breathability-rated TPU membrane (8,000mm water column / 5,000 g/m²/24h MVTR) and backed with micro-fleece for alpine environments.
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Recycled rPET Polar Fleece
100% Post-consumer GRS-certified recycled polyester fleece (240–340 GSM). Delivers sustainable thermal isolation, moisture-wicking capillary channels, and high pilling resistance for active outdoor brands.
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Coral & Flannel Fleece Blends
Silky-smooth, micro-denier fleece (220–300 GSM) with dense surface pile density. Perfectly suited for lightweight transitional jackets, kids' outerwear collections, and premium lounge-to-street layering.
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Hybrid Fleece & Nylon Ripstop
Ergonomic outerwear combining heavy fluffy fleece torso panels with durable 20D/40D DWR-treated nylon ripstop overlays on high-abrasion zones (yoke, elbows, collar) for technical utility apparel.
Capability Showcase
Fluffy Fleece Jacket
Styles We Manufacture.
Explore our custom OEM manufacturing blocks, trimming integration, and technical fleece finishes engineered for private label collections globally.
Engineering Matrix
Fabric Specs & Technical
Performance Standards.
We provide complete transparency into yarn counts, thermal dynamics, and mechanical finishes so procurement managers can source with confidence.
| Fleece Category | Target GSM | Yarn Composition & DTex | Pile Height | Anti-Pilling Rating | Recommended Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Pile Teddy Fleece | 350 – 450 GSM | 100% Polyester DTY 150D/288F (Low Shedding) | 8.0mm – 12.0mm | Grade 4.0 (ASTM D3512) | Heavyweight Winter Outerwear, Streetwear Jackets |
| Double-Sided Sherpa | 280 – 380 GSM | 75% rPET / 25% Virgin Poly 75D/144F | 5.0mm – 8.0mm | Grade 4.5 (ISO 12945-2) | Casual Lifestyle Outerwear, Fleece Vests, Hoodies |
| Bonded Windproof Fleece | 360 – 420 GSM | Fleece Outer + 0.015mm TPU + Microfleece | 3.0mm – 5.0mm | Grade 5.0 (Delamination Free) | Skiing Mid-layers, Mountain Workwear, Tactical Outerwear |
| Micro-Polar Fleece | 200 – 260 GSM | 100% Micro-Polyester FDY 50D/72F | 1.5mm – 2.5mm | Grade 4.5 (ASTM D3512) | Lightweight Activewear, Spring/Autumn Transitional Jackets |
| Recycled GRS Fleece | 280 – 350 GSM | 100% Post-Consumer PET (Bottle Flake Derived) | 4.0mm – 6.0mm | Grade 4.0 (ISO 12945-2) | Eco-Conscious Outdoor Apparel, Sustainable Merchandising |
Engineering & Quality Control
How We Prevent Shedding & Pilling
in High-Pile Fluffy Fleece.
One of the most frequent complaints procurement teams face when sourcing Fluffy Fleece Jackets from overseas suppliers is fiber shedding during consumer wear and rapid matting/pilling after initial washing cycles. At NG Apparels, our yarn-to-garment process solves these issues at the structural level.
1. Filament Engineering and Yarn Selection
The foundation of a durable fluffy fleece lies in the micro-denier filament structural makeup. Standard cheap fleeces utilize co-spun short fibers that dislodge easily from the base knit matrix. We exclusively utilize micro-denier Drawn Textured Yarns (DTY)—such as 150D/288F—where 288 ultra-fine continuous filaments are twisted into a single strand. This continuous filament architecture retains maximum thermal dead air space while structurally trapping fibers within the ground knitting loop.
2. Precision Circular Knitting & Napping
Our Ludhiana textile facility houses high-speed circular terry and fleece knitting machinery. By adjusting needle trick density and tension controls, we create a dense ground structure (ground yarn) that tightly locks the loop pile yarn. Once knitted, the greige fabric undergoes mechanical napping (wire-carding) to raise the loops into uniform, standing fibers.
3. Multi-Pass Ultrasonic Shearing & Anti-Pilling Tumbling
To eliminate loose fiber ends that lead to fuzzing and pilling, the napped cloth passes through high-precision cylinder shearing machines. The shearing blades level the pile height to exact tolerances (e.g., exactly 6.0mm for Sherpa or 10.0mm for Teddy). Following shearing, the fabric undergoes a specialized bio-silicone bath and thermal vacuum tumbling session, which seals filament ends and confers an ASTM D3512 Anti-Pilling rating of Grade 4 to 5.
4. Dimensional Stability & Heat Setting
Fleece fabrics are prone to thermal shrinkage if improperly set. Every lot of our fluffy fleece cloth is processed through multi-chamber stenter frames at calibrated temperatures (180°C–190°C). This guarantees wash shrinkage under 3% across both length and width dimensions, ensuring that bulk production garments match your approved tech pack measurement chart exactly.
Industry Intelligence
Future Sourcing Trends for
Fluffy Fleece Jackets.
Stay ahead of regulatory compliance, consumer preferences, and material innovations transforming the global outerwear market.
1. Circularity & Mono-Material Jacket Design
Global regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) are pressing brands to design garments for end-of-life recyclability. The trend in fluffy fleece jackets is transitioning to 100% polyester mono-material construction. We assist brands by manufacturing fluffy fleece jackets where the pile shell, interior pocketing, pocket zippers, drawcords, and seam threads are all engineered from PET—allowing whole-garment mechanical recycling without manual disassembly.
2. Low-Shedding & Microplastic Mitigation
With ocean microplastic pollution taking center stage, environmental legislation in Europe and North America is establishing fiber shedding thresholds. Advanced fleece manufacturing now favors air-jet texturized yarns and surface binder resins that cut fiber shedding during domestic machine washing by up to 80% compared to traditional brushed fleece fabrics.
3. Bio-Based & CiCLO® Synthetic Additives
While recycled PET (rPET) reduces virgin petroleum dependency, brands are increasingly requesting biodegradable synthetic solutions. We offer fluffy fleece knitted with CiCLO® technology—an ingredient additive introduced during yarn extrusion that allows synthetic polyester fibers to break down at rates comparable to natural fibers when stranded in wastewater treatment sludge or landfill environments.
4. PFAS-Free Durable Water Repellency (DWR)
Consumers demand fluffy fleece jackets that combine soft tactile warmth with weather resistance. We have phased out legacy C8/C6 fluorocarbon chemical coatings in favor of bluesign® approved PFAS-free bio-based DWR treatments. This yields rain and snow repellency on high-pile fleece surfaces while remaining fully compliant with US state-level PFAS bans.
Enterprise Heritage
Why global brands choose
NG Apparels as their Fleece Partner.
Sourcing apparel overseas requires absolute clarity on production infrastructure, worker welfare, and lead-time reliability. Here is how our Ludhiana operations safeguard your supply chain:
- ✓ In-House Mill Integration: We control yarn procurement, knitting, dyeing, finishing, shearing, and garment stitching internally—preventing quality variances between pre-production samples and bulk shipments.
- ✓ Zero Middleman Markups: Working directly with our factory floor eliminates 15%–25% in buying agency fees, allowing you to reallocate budget toward premium hardware like YKK zippers or custom branding.
- ✓ Ethical & Fair Trade Compliance: Certified fair wages, zero child labor, safe operating conditions, and flexible working structures for our skilled female garment technicians.
- ✓ Low Defect Rate Assurance: Inline AQL 2.5 inspection protocols ensure under 0.5% defect rates on finished outerwear orders shipped to North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
45 Years Heritage
Family-owned and operated in Ludhiana since 1981.
Rapid Sampling
Tech pack to prototype delivery in 7 to 10 working days.
Streamlined Workflow
From Tech Pack to Doorstep:
Our 3-Stage OEM Route.
We make manufacturing custom fluffy fleece jackets straightforward, transparent, and predictably timed.
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Stage 1 · Week 1 Tech Pack & Fabric Lab-Dip
Send your tech pack, vector artwork, or benchmark sample garment. Our team reviews design feasibility, suggests optimal fleece GSM/pile options, and produces Pantone-matched lab dips within 5 working days.
- GSM and pile height locking
- Custom color matching (Pantone TPX/TCX)
- Costing analysis & FOB/CIF quotation
- Trim and zipper compatibility review
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Stage 2 · Weeks 2–3 Proto & Pre-Production Sampling
We draft CAD patterns, grade sizes across your specified fit range, and stitch a full physical prototype garment so you can evaluate fit ergonomics, zipper movement, and fleece hand feel.
- Physical sample dispatched via express courier
- Pattern grading across XS to 5XL
- Incorporation of buyer fit feedback
- Pre-Production (PP) sample final sign-off
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Stage 3 · Weeks 4–8 Bulk Knitting, QC & Global Shipping
Bulk fabric is knitted, napped, sheared, cut, and stitched. Every jacket undergoes needle detection, thread trimming, AQL 2.5 quality control, polybag sealing, and water-resistant carton export packaging.
- Inline and end-line AQL inspection
- Custom barcode labels & hangtag attachment
- Sealed export carton packing
- Door-to-door sea or air freight delivery
Procurement FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions by
Global Apparel Buyers.
Get immediate answers to key operational, technical, and logistics questions asked when sourcing fluffy fleece jackets in bulk.
Our standard manufacturing MOQ is 300 pieces per style/colorway, which can be split across your full size run (e.g., S through XXL). Because yarn dyeing and circular knitting run in set lot sizes, custom GSM or pantone-dyed fleece fabrics require this volume. If you select from our ready stock of GRS-certified recycled polar fleece, we can support trial orders starting at 150 pieces per style.
Loss of loft occurs when low-quality short-staple yarns collapse during wash cycles. We mitigate this by using high-filament Drawn Textured Yarns (DTY) combined with an ultrasonic shearing and bio-silicone heat-setting finish. This process locks the pile fibers vertically, maintaining a plush fluffy hand-feel and structural loft even after 30+ commercial laundry washes.
Yes. When you order recycled polyester fluffy fleece jackets, we provide Global Recycled Standard (GRS 4.0) Transaction Certificates (TC) issued by accredited certification bodies. These documents track the raw recycled plastic bottle flake from the yarn spinner through our mill to your final shipment, giving your retail brand 100% defensible green claims.
We customize every garment component to your tech pack specs:
- Zippers: Authentic YKK, SAB, or custom-engraved metal pullers with paracord or woven pull tabs.
- Overlays: DWR-coated nylon or canvas chest pockets and shoulder yokes.
- Linings: Breathable mesh, micro-fleece, satin taffeta, or unlined with bound internal seams.
- Branding: Silicone chest patches, chenille embroidery, high-density woven labels, and custom neck tapes.
Sample turnaround takes 7 to 10 working days upon receipt of tech pack details. Once the Pre-Production (PP) sample is signed off, bulk manufacturing requires 4 to 6 weeks depending on quantity and trim complexity. Air freight transit takes 5 to 8 days, while sea freight to North America or Europe takes 25 to 35 days.
Manufacturing fleece outerwear in India offers significant import duty advantages. Under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) like the India-UAE CEPA and Australia-India ECTA, buyers enjoy zero-duty or reduced tariff entry. Furthermore, India’s robust vertical textile base insulates your supply chain from raw material spikes experienced in non-integrated manufacturing hubs.
Absolutely. Because we operate circular knitting mills in Ludhiana, we are not restricted to off-the-shelf fabric catalogs. We can knit custom fleece weights from 200 GSM to 480 GSM and calibrate pile shearing height anywhere from 2.0mm micro-fleece to 12.0mm ultra-fluffy teddy fleece to meet your design criteria.
Global Footprint
Trusted by Apparel Brands
Across 30+ Countries.
From established outdoor retail chains to fast-growing direct-to-consumer outerwear labels.
Direct Factory Contact
Ready to Launch Your Custom
Fluffy Fleece Jackets Line?
Send us your tech packs, target GSM specifications, or benchmark samples. Our merchandising team provides technical feedback, fabric availability, and itemized factory pricing within 24 hours.
- Mill-direct custom fleece manufacturing
- GRS recycled polyester certified options
- Strict AQL 2.5 quality control inspection
- Door-to-door global export logistics