--- title: "Acrylic Sock Yarn | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A soft, bulky synthetic yarn with a wide colour range and easy care. Used for bright pattern socks, plush socks and colour-heavy team socks where colour…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-sock-yarn/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-12T15:19:37+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/fil-acrylique-chaussettes.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/acryl-sockengarn.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/hilo-acrilico-calcetines.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Yarn · Acrylic · Elastane (spandex) · Polyamide (nylon) # Acrylic Sock Yarn A soft, bulky synthetic yarn with a wide colour range and easy care. Used for bright pattern socks, plush socks and colour-heavy team socks where colour and price matter. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All sock yarns & constructions](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/sock-yarns/) Updated 12 October 2026 ![Two unlabelled cones of bright orange acrylic sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-sock-yarn-bright-orange-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Close-up of a fine sock knit in bright orange acrylic sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-sock-yarn-bright-orange-swatch-300x200.webp) Sock knit: how this yarn looks knitted into a sock.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-sock-yarn-bright-orange-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** Single jersey, Rib knit **Knit** Yarn for weft-knitted socks **Usual composition** Acrylic with nylon for strength and elastane for stretch. **Weight class** Midweight **Feel** Soft, wool-like and bulky; holds colour well **Season** Winter, Spring / autumn **Warmth** High **Breathability** Moderate **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 **Availability** Used in our colourful fashion, plush and team socks; the blend is set per style Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. - Recycled version: ask with your quote **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Test first - Screen printing Test first - Sublimation printing Test first - Heat transfer Test first - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Knitted-in jacquard Suitable - Custom knitting (yarn-based) Suitable Sock designs are knitted in by jacquard, so logos and patterns are part of the fabric rather than printed on. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this yarn Can also be made with this yarn The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this yarn to order. Browse the collection - [Ski Accessories](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-accessories/) - [Custom Socks](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/socks/) Product guides - [Custom socks](https://mrbalaclava.com/socks-manufacturer-and-supplier/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![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… - ![Combed Cotton Sock Yarn (Cotton/Nylon/Elastane): two unlabelled cones of white combed cotton sock yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/combed-cotton-sock-yarn-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Combed Cotton Sock Yarn (Cotton/Nylon/Elastane)](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/combed-cotton-sock-yarn/) The everyday sock yarn: combed cotton for a smooth, soft feel, plated with nylon for strength at the… - ![Close-up of a navy, red and white jacquard sock knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jacquard-sock-knit-navy-red-and-white-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Jacquard Sock Knit](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/jacquard-sock-knit/) A knit where needles are selected one by one to build a design of two or more colours… - ![Acrylic Yarn: royal-blue 100% acrylic knitting yarn on a plain grey surface](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/acrylic-yarn-royal-blue-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Acrylic Yarn](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/acrylic-yarn/) A synthetic yarn that looks and feels like wool: soft, light, warm and can be dyed in almost…