--- title: "Acrylic Rib Knit | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "Acrylic yarn knitted in a rib that stretches and springs back, which is what lets a beanie or knitted balaclava hug the head. Soft, light, easy to wash…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-rib-knit/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/maille-cotelee-acrylique.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/acryl-rippstrick.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/punto-canale-acrilico.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Acrylic # Acrylic Rib Knit Acrylic yarn knitted in a rib that stretches and springs back, which is what lets a beanie or knitted balaclava hug the head. Soft, light, easy to wash and usually made in a wide range of colours. Reference specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All acrylic knits & yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/acrylic/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Close-up of navy acrylic 2x2 rib knit with raised ribs](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-rib-knit-navy-blue-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Navy acrylic rib knit swatch with one corner folded back](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-rib-knit-navy-blue-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-rib-knit-navy-blue-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Rib knit, Knitted from yarn **Knit** Rib knit (e.g. 1×1, 2×2), knitted to shape **Usual composition** Usually 100% acrylic; acrylic/wool and acrylic/polyester blends are common. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Soft, wool-like, springy **Season** Winter, Spring / autumn **Warmth** High **Breathability** High **Stretch** High **Moisture management** Moderate **Quick drying** High **Softness** High **Durability** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification Exact composition, weight (GSM), colours and sampling for this fabric are confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Not suitable - Sublimation printing Not suitable - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Suitable - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable Classic beanie branding: embroidery on the cuff, a woven or leather-style patch, or a knitted-in logo. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. Project example: [Custom Cat Ear Balaclava Project](https://mrbalaclava.com/portfolio/custom-cat-ear-balaclava-project/) (fabric recorded in the project: Acrylic) [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Made with this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. Browse the collection - [Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/) - [Blank Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/blank-balaclavas/) - [Knitted Balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/balaclavas/knitted/) - [Custom Beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/beanies/) - [Custom Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/) - [Football Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/football-scarves/) - [Knitted Scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/scarves/knitted-scarves/) - [Ski Accessories](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-accessories/) Product guides - [Custom balaclavas](https://mrbalaclava.com/balaclavas/) - [Custom beanies](https://mrbalaclava.com/beanies/) - [Custom scarves](https://mrbalaclava.com/scarves/) - [Custom ski wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/ski-wear/) Journal ## Read more about this fabric - [Manufacturing & ProductionHow a Beanie Is Made: From Yarn to Finished HatHow a beanie is made, step by step: yarn and gauge, knitting to shape, closing the crown, cuffs, linings, pom-poms, logos, steaming and quality checks.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/how-a-beanie-is-made/) - [Product Guides & Comparisons · 15 min readDifferent Types of Balaclavas: Styles, Materials and Uses ExplainedThe types of balaclavas explained: face openings, hinged and hooded styles, knitted vs cut-and-sew, materials, uses and fashion styles, with a quick guide.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/different-types-of-balaclavas/) - [Product Guides & ComparisonsOne-Hole, Two-Hole, Three-Hole or Open Face? Balaclava Openings ExplainedBalaclava face openings explained: one-hole, two-hole, three-hole and open face compared for breathing, goggles, glasses, helmets, fabrics and uses.Read the guide](https://mrbalaclava.com/journal/balaclava-face-openings/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Close-up of heather-grey acrylic and wool blend jersey knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/acrylic-wool-blend-knit-heather-grey-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Acrylic/Wool Blend Knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-wool-blend-knit/) Acrylic blended with wool, usually giving more warmth and a more natural hand than pure acrylic, at a… - ![Merino & Wool Yarn Knit: close-up of oatmeal merino wool knit with clearly visible stitches](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/merino-wool-yarn-knit-oatmeal-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Merino & Wool Yarn Knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/merino-wool-yarn-knit/) Wool or merino yarn knitted directly into the product, as in beanies, scarves and knitted balaclavas. Warm, breathable… - ![Wool/Acrylic Sock Yarn: two unlabelled cones of burgundy wool and acrylic sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wool-acrylic-sock-yarn-burgundy-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Wool/Acrylic Sock Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/wool-acrylic-sock-yarn/) Wool blended with acrylic: warm, bulky and colourful at a lower price than pure merino. A good choice… - ![Two unlabelled cones of bright orange acrylic sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-sock-yarn-bright-orange-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Acrylic Sock Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-sock-yarn/) A soft, bulky synthetic yarn with a wide colour range and easy care. Used for bright pattern socks,…