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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

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Close-up of navy acrylic 2x2 rib knit with raised ribs
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (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 (fabric recorded in the project: Acrylic)

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